Original German WWII Luftwaffe Bomb Crew Thermos in Original Packaging - Complete Category_Feed Block Assembly Raapke was awarded the German

Raapke was awarded the German Cross in Gold for his leadership in these battles

that almost looks nickel plated

It has a standard issue trigger guard

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with a yellow cotton border and a yellow Kriegsmarine embroidered eagle

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Bomb Crew Thermos in Original Packaging - Complete Category_Feed Block Assembly Raapke was awarded the GermanOriginal Items: Only One Available. During WWII, the planes were unheated and open to the outside air. The crew wore electrically heated suits and heavy gloves that provided some protection against temperatures that could dip to 60 degrees below zero. Another method of keeping the pilots and crew warm, was equipping them with thermoses for hot beverages and soup. This thermos appears to be unissued and comes with the original issue cardboard box. The