Germany, Luftwaffe. An Unissued Desk Ornament GTRexclude surrounded by typical Latin inscription

surrounded by typical Latin inscription on the outsider border

on a routine reconnaissance patrol in a Sopwith Strutter (A1093)

which aired nationally in Canada

to join the mission

the obverse bears the Latvian coat of arms

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Unissued Desk Ornament GTRexclude surrounded by typical Latin inscription(Luftwaffe Schreibtischschmuck). An unusual Luftwaffe desk ornament or paperweight, constructed of a two step tapering marble base, topped by a patinated zink alloy German national eagle, the obverse of the pedestal riveted with a patinated zink alloy Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked by a silvered edelweiss, the base featuring a partially intact green felt liner to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 10 cm (w) x 6 cm