German WWII VDA Postcard of Knights Cross Recipient Martin “Iron Gustav” Harlinghausen Flags from Other Countries Including Japan Frederick was suffering from cancer

Frederick was suffering from cancer of the larynx when he died at the age of 56

The details to the army eagle on the crossguard and pommel are also excellent

The fittings are good with strong details and toning

It shows signs of use but is in very good condition

The interior is compartmented and lined in bronze satin

German WWII VDA Postcard of Knights Cross Recipient Martin “Iron Gustav” Harlinghausen Flags from Other Countries Including Japan Frederick was suffering from cancerGerman WWII VDA Postcard of Knights Cross Recipient Martin Iron Gustav Harlinghausen This is a card from the series from the National League of German's Abroad who published this postcard. This was an organization that wanted to support Germanness overseas. The artist Wolfgang Willrich painted all of the portraits in this series. Harlinghausen was a German military aviator and general. Harlinghausen specialized in maritime interdiction and anti