Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Regimental Standard Finial, Type II Auction He was promoted to the

He was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant

measuring 63 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

he volunteered for service in Submarines and

The rear of the busby features a lion's head insignia with hook

There are numerous versions of his early life in Germany

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Regimental Standard Finial, Type II Auction He was promoted to the(Fahnenspitze fr Truppenstandarten der Luftwaffe II. Modell). Constructed of nickel plated brass, consisting of an finely detailed Luftwaffe eagle in the round, with its wings outstretched, and with one set of talons raised while the other grips a mobile swastika, itself situated within a pair of oak leaves, all emanating from an elongated hollow base which is perforated with dual eyelets to accommodate a screw which locks the finial onto an