Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Wheellock Firearms There were two forms

There were two forms

A very nice example of a German-reworked Bayonet from Austria

which indicates the Unteroffiziere mit Portepee (Senior NCO) rank of Feldwebel

one that is 50% intact

The rifle correctly does not have any sling swivels

Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Wheellock Firearms There were two formsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the German WWII Luftwaffe book, KRETA, SIEG DER KHNSTEN (Crete, Victory of the Bravest), a propaganda book published in 1942 to commemorate the May 1941 Battle of Crete, a decisive German victory. This was one of the first times that the Fallschirmjger Paratroopers were used En Masse as an invasion force, and it was definitely a great political win for Reichsmarschall Herman Gring. The