Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Prewar Glider Pilot’s Photo Album Auction constructed of patinated non-magnetic iron

constructed of patinated non-magnetic iron

the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “73” for Frank Möhnert

two piece aluminum construction with left facing eagle

(Waffen-SS Ärmeladler)

the obverse with a pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Prewar Glider Pilot’s Photo Album Auction constructed of patinated non-magnetic iron(Fotoalbum fr Segelflieger). A rare and fascinating prewar glider pilots photo album, constructed of a card stock binding with a canvas exterior liner, the spine perforated with four holes reinforced with magnetic metal grommets, with a drawstring looped through the holes to securely maintain the albums structural integrity, the interior content consisting of 22 black card stock pages, pasted with 212 privately taken black and white images, with