Original German WWII Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Aircraft Painted Cloth Tail Rudder Insignia Section - 16" x 16" U.S. Edged Weapons the British artist who contributed

the British artist who contributed to the US Army newspaper Stars and Stripes

A falling collar that was made from the same fabric as the poncho surrounded three sides of the center opening

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

This DC had a "teardrop" shape for a much greater sink rate and was the standard DC by the latter part of the war

with some light pitting

Original German WWII Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Aircraft Painted Cloth Tail Rudder Insignia Section - 16" x 16" U.S. Edged Weapons the British artist who contributedOriginal 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