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WWII German Kia Fallschirmjaeger Unteroffizier Heinz Jantosch Grouping

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WWII German Kia Fallschirmjaeger Unteroffizier Heinz Jantosch Grouping
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This grouping consists of Jantosch's dress tunic, trousers, NCO peaked cap, belt and buckle, gravity knife, Iron cross second class with paper presentation pouch, Luftwaffe paratrooper ring and box, ''Fallschirm-Jäger Rgt.1'' cuff title, leather ID disc pouch and lanyard, boot knife, and documentation on Jantosch's service in the Luftwaffe. Unteroffizier Heinz Jantosch served with the 4. Fallschirmjäger Battalion 5 from 1941 until he died in battle on December 16, 1944 in Italy. Jantosch fought in the Battle of Crete, North Africa against the British 8th Army, Tunisia, and finally Italy. The tunic is fully correct in material and detail, made of blue wool felt with a gray lining, pleated pockets, French cuffs, yellow piping, and aluminum pebbled buttons. The tunic is ink stamped with ''ERNST KOSCHEL / KÖLN 39 / 43 92 43 / 72 80 65'' above the left interior chest pocket with the pocket edge stamped ''(indiscernible) 39''. The insignia comprises standard Luftwaffe yellow collar tabs with metal bird emblem, NCO aluminum tresse bordering the collar and shoulder boards, embroidered Luftwaffe eagle on right breast, ''KRETA'' cuff title, Iron Cross second class buttonhole ribbon, and awards listed as displayed on the left breast: Close Combat Clasp in silver, Iron Cross first class (marked ''65''), Paratrooper Badge (marked ''G.H. Osange Dresden''), Silver Wound Badge, and Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge. All badges appear correct and authentic showing mild handling wear and nicely aged patina. Approximate tunic measurements are: 38'' chest, 17'' shoulder to shoulder, 16'' backwaist, 34'' sleeve with trouser measurements approximately: 32'' waist, 27 1/2'' inseam, 12'' rise, 8 1/2" cuff length. The tunic remains in excellent near-mint condition with its only apologies being a minor stain on the left rear exterior and a small 2'' repair to the interior gray lining on the left side. The trousers appear to be of correct age and very well kept. The peaked NCO cap appears likewise authentic, showing a few minor moth holes in the wool fabric, a small tear in the interior leather sweatband, and mild damage to the interior plastic liner with the manufacturer label mostly intact displaying ''MAX WENYER / 1939''. The brown leather belt and buckle remain in excellent condition with light handling marks and minor wear; the tongue is marked ''L.B.A.(S.) / 1937'' with the interior marked ''Jgd.Gr.I / 138 / 1938'' and the buckle exhibiting a ''P.M.'' stamp in diamond. The Iron Cross second class remains in very good condition with mild wear and includes its original neck tie ribbon and paper presentation pouch. The gravity knife remains in excellent condition with very minimal handling wear on the blade and wooden scales, the blade exhibits a manufacturer mark ''PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO. / SOLINGEN (in oval with centered sword) / ROSTFREI'' on the obverse side and is properly serialized ''652''. The German boot knife remains in excellent condition exhibiting light handling marks and fine flaking on the black leather scabbard frog, the ricasso is marked ''5'' in a trapezoid shape. The Luftwaffe paratrooper ring remains unmarked in very good plus condition with mild tarnish and original presentation case. The scarce green embroidered ''Fallschirm-Jäger Rgt.1'' cuff title remains in superb condition very minimal wear and retaining bright embroidery. A binder consisting of the soldier's unit history, whereabouts, and translated personal documents including the original death notification letter sent to the soldier's family, five original award documents for medals and decorations received, original leather ID disc pouch with Jantosch's handwritten name and lanyard, and an original photo of the soldier and his comrades in full combat gear is included. A framed 6x9 photo of Jantosch in full regalia is also included. A superb period German ensemble that would make for an excellent display. (28D11738-PV1) [John A. Micavich Collection] (8,000/12,000)