Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Set of Two Knee Pads - Matching RBNr. Marked British Artwork & Posters Sorties are missions or sustained

Sorties are missions or sustained operations involving aircraft

The roughly 38mm diameter

The chin strap is still complete

27 cartons per wooden M1917 ammunition packing box

24 unit marking on the back

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Set of Two Knee Pads - Matching RBNr. Marked British Artwork & Posters Sorties are missions or sustainedOriginal Items: Only One Set of Two Available. Now this is something we have not seen before! This is a great matching marked pair of knee pads, which were required equipment for German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Paratroopers during WWII. Due to the design of the German parachutes, troops had to land on their knees and hands, thus requiring extra protection to prevent injuries. The knee pads were secured over the uniform using two adjustable elastic