ERWIN ROMMEL MUSEUM-GRADE REPLICA FIELD MARSHAL'S FORMAL BATON ERWIN ROMMEL (1891 - 1944) German field marshal whose Afrika Corps threw back repeated British and American assaults in North Africa, later he defended Normandy and ultimately was forced to commit suicide due to his implication in the Hitler bomb plot. Museum-grade replica field marshal's baton, an exact copy in every respect of the baton awarded to Rommel following his promotion to Field Marshal on June 21, 1942. The 20" x 2" jeweler-made baton bears bronze fittings at either end, one fitted with a Maltese Cross at one end, the other bearing an eagle and swastika. A sterling silver ring is also fitted at each end of the shaft, reading individually: "Der Fuhrer dem Generalfeldmarschall Rommel" and "Zum Freiheitskampf des Grossdesutsches Volkes 23 Juni 1942". The red velvet-covered shaft of the baton bears alternating swastika and eagle, Maltese Cross, and modern Wehrmacht-style Maltese Cross insignia attached thereto. The baton is accompanied by a custom-made black leather case with gilt-imprinted lettering: "GENERALFELDMARSCHALL ERWIN ROMMEL" on top, and the name of the original maker: H. J. Wilm Berlin" printed on the white lining within. Only slightly tarnished. These top quality replicas were manufactured years ago, and to our knowledge are no longer made. This example should in no way be confused with the much cheaper reproductions using stamped lettering and poorly cast or turned fittings.