The John Bannister Collection - D-Day and Militaria
Lot 2254:
Description
Wield the authority of “The Desert Fox!” His leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign established his reputation as one of the ablest tank commanders of the war, and earned him the nickname der Wüstenfuchs, “the Desert Fox”. Here is a faithful reproduction/replica of Erwin Rommel’s Field Marshall Baton. Aluminum center tube structure covered with rich red velvet, finished with 20 gold plated eagles and 20 silver plated iron crosses mounted on shaft. Cross and Eagle on each end of the baton and two inscription rings. Comes in faux leather display case w/ other accessories. Full length 19.25” x 1.5” central diameter. Case dimensions: 22”x4”x3.5”. See photos for condition.
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