Description

German glider balkan cross section, rare larger type and very uncommon. The Luftwaffe employed gliders for assault and supply during World War II, more so than the other countries involved in the war since gliders had the sole ability of airborne insertion and silent assaults which could deliver sections of troops at a time. Gliders had the advantage of eliminating much of the time paratroopers had to use to form up after landing, as well as bringing heavier equipment that could not be parachute delivered at the time. Later these gliders, and more advanced designs, were used to deliver cargo as well as evacuate those wounded as the Germans began losing the war. Measuring 115x105cm. Made out of the typical reddish canvas material. Some fold marks are present but will nicely even out with properly framed. Background color is typical light blue. The Balkan cross on this section is nicely hand painted in white and black paint, in the back we can see where the drip marks during the paint application happened. The brush strokes on the cross can be observed in the close up photos. The back of the fabric section shows the evidence of how it would of been mounted to the gliders frame by string, some remnants remain present. These pieces were highly prized by the US Troops and would make an impressive wall display piece !