Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Set of Two Knee Pads - Matching RBNr. Marked 19th Century Only issue we can see

Only issue we can see is that the upper band cross pin is missing

The obverse depicts the ‘World-in-a Wreath' emblem of the United Nations

brass comb embossed with beaded fluting and terminating with the head of Medusa

Made by Henry Hughes and used by Pilots

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Set of Two Knee Pads - Matching RBNr. Marked 19th Century Only issue we can seeOriginal Items: Only One Set of Two Available. Now this is something we have not seen before! This is a great matching marked pair of knee pads, which were required equipment for German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Paratroopers during WWII. Due to the design of the German parachutes, troops had to land on their knees and hands, thus requiring extra protection to prevent injuries. The knee pads were secured over the uniform using two adjustable elastic