Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms while many others were imported

while many others were imported from Germany

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

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

but thankfully the leather is included which covers this area

could lead to some potential research possibilities if one so desired

Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe "KRETA, SIEG DER KÜHNSTEN" Battle of Crete Commemorative Propaganda Book Antique Flintlock Firearms while many others were importedOriginal 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.