Original German WWII Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Aircraft Painted Cloth Tail Rudder Insignia Section - 16" x 16" U.S. Edged Weapons These panels and the coat

These panels and the coat of arms were originally gilt

with some light pitting

The tip is present but there are some nicks in the edge as well as denting

du Klingenthal  1813" and has the characteristic guard branches ending with a swelling into the cross guard and a plain pommel cap

with the rosewood grip scales in very good condition with a lovely color

Original German WWII Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Aircraft Painted Cloth Tail Rudder Insignia Section - 16" x 16" U.S. Edged Weapons These panels and the coatOriginal Item: One of a kind. The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (English: Stork) was a small German liaison aircraft built by Fieseler before and during World War II. It remains famous for its excellent STOL performance and low stall speed of 31 mph (50 kmph). This is a piece of the canvas painted covering from the tail rudder section of a German WWII Storch aircraft, most likely cut off during the war or just after by a USGI to bring home as a souvenir. It