Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms for gallantry in action against

for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on March 1st

The canteen body itself is in good condition without any major issues

The rifle looks to have seen a lot of use while it was in service

born in 1824 in Wayne County

Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms for gallantry in action againstOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn 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.