Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms The right side of the

The right side of the frame is marked with P / F

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

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

The pommel is stamped with F

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

Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms The right side of theOriginal 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.