Original U.S. WWII German Panzerkampfwagen Panzer III Painted Wooden Training ID Recognition Model on Custom Period Mount with Brass Plaque Ancient The design is a cross

The design is a cross with crossed swords

The blade has a mostly uniform

so it has to be moved by hand

The other side has a lovely Oak Leaf branch wrapped by a banner

Original U.S. WWII German Panzerkampfwagen Panzer III Painted Wooden Training ID Recognition Model on Custom Period Mount with Brass Plaque Ancient The design is a crossOriginal Item. One of a Kind. During World War Two there was a mass of teaching materials used by the armed forces to train gunners and aircrew in the identification of aircraft, ships and ground vehicles. The ability of servicemen to identify "friend or foe" in an instant was crucial to combat survival and the subject of recognition was taught in just about every World War II service school. Trained spotters were important to the war effort and to