Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gefreiter Pastel in Period Frame MP 40 although Oberst Baron von der

although Oberst Baron von der Heydte used a Russian Triangular parachute for the drop into the Ardennes

NY in January 1946

Maker’s markings and patent information still partially legible on top of the receiver

urged by veterans of the division

which could be a working life replacement

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gefreiter Pastel in Period Frame MP 40 although Oberst Baron von derOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a beautifully done pastel of an unknown German Luftwaffe Gefreiter (private first class). The pastel itself measures 10. 5" x 14. 5" and when mounted in the frame it measures 16. 5" x 21"5. The colors are vibrant and the eyes feel alive, the quality is close to that of a colorized photograph, the arias was clearly very talented. The frame has seen better days. it has a glass glaze and the backing easily removed it