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1939-45 Luftwaffe Flieger” cigarettes.”
Two packets of 20 featuring illustrations of a Nazi Ger-
many Air Force plane and Flier’s Badge. Complete sealed
with Nazi crest gummed paper strip. (2)
Estimate €80-€100 £60-£70
302
1939 - 45WorldWar II German S-35 Bouncing
Betty” landmine.”
Of typical cylindrical form with pressure and tripwire
triggers. Inert.
10_ x 4in. (26.67 x 10.16cm)
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150
303
1939-1945WorldWar 2, Captured German vehi-
cle identification flag
A one-sided swastika flag, the white roundel inscribed
with the names and addresses of twenty members of
the 10th Infantry, 5th Division, US Army; together with a
5th Infantry shoulder flash; an Order of Service for a 5th
Infantry Division Memorial Service, 1 July 1945; and a
history of the 5th Infantry Division in France (4)
30 x 34in. (76.20 x 86.36cm)
Estimate €800-€1,200 £590-£880
304
1939-1945WorldWar 2 Japanese Good Luck
Flag”.”
A Japanese sun round” flag, the white ground bearing
kanji inscriptions.”
Also known as hinomaru yosegaki, good luck flags were
traditional gift for men going away to war. Family and
friends would write messages around the red sun.
In overall very good condition. The flag with several
holes, up to 2in x 1in; and iron-red stains.
25 x 32in. (63_ x 81.28cm)
Estimate €250-€300 £180-£220