Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Franco-Prussian War Kriegerbund Veterans Association Banner For Elten, Germany - 51” x 48” Browning LMG (Knight's Helmet)

(Knight's Helmet)

The blade collar (habaki) looks to be brass alloy

acting as litter bearers

Liner size can accommodate head sizes 7 1/2 (60cm) up to 7 3/4 (62cm)

There were five or so manufacturers of this type of knife in WW2: DESCO

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Franco-Prussian War Kriegerbund Veterans Association Banner For Elten, Germany - 51” x 48” Browning LMG (Knight's Helmet)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic Warrior League Deutscher Kriegerbund banner that was more than likely used for an anniversary or founding day parade. The banner is marked as being for the area of ELTEN and has the date of establishment as 1887. Deutscher Kriegerbund (German Warrior League) was a war veterans' and reservists' association in Germany established in April 1873 in Weienfels. Its origins lie in a Warrior Association