Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserliche Marine Painted Souvenir Paddle Oar with Braided Ropes - Reservist Ziuk U.S. Edged Weapons The cap cut out measures

The cap cut out measures approximately 2 5/8"W x 2 1/8"H

and played an important role in the opening battle of the Gettysburg Campaign at Brandy Station

above serial number 1083583

There is a 30th item

which has a faint size 55 marked underneath

Original Imperial German WWI Kaiserliche Marine Painted Souvenir Paddle Oar with Braided Ropes - Reservist Ziuk U.S. Edged Weapons The cap cut out measuresOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a very attractive hand painted Imperial German naval reservist souvenir paddle made for, or by, a sailor named Ziuk of the Kaiserliche Marine. Measuring 36 long, it is decorated with Imperial German tricolor bands, a painted warship and lighthouse scene, patriotic flags, personal inscriptions, and carefully braided ropework. The shaft is painted toward the head with a tricolor band of the Imperial German flag,