Hermann Göring's Marshal's Batons

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German WWII field marshals followed the old practice of carrying special batons as part of their rank. Hermann Göring, head of the Luftwaffe, had two such batons, as he held two different high military ranks. They were incredibly expensive to make and are worth a fortune and both survived the war. Find out their full story here...

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