Original U.S. WWII GI-Made Souvenir Board of Items Recovered from Wreck of German Aircraft - Wound Badge & Aircraft Aluminum U.S. Militaria so it makes sense that

so it makes sense that his boots are in such great condition

There is a bit of fraying in areas along the edges

The shako is maker on the inner dome top:

Spanish Civil War

and is of light canvas construction

Original U.S. WWII GI-Made Souvenir Board of Items Recovered from Wreck of German Aircraft - Wound Badge & Aircraft Aluminum U.S. Militaria so it makes sense thatOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a lovely souvenir piece, a small 4 x 7 board with a small plaque reading SOUVENIRS FROM GERMAN PLANE. This was certainly put together by a GI or perhaps even a British soldier who witnessed a German plane crash, and rushed to take what souvenirs he could. Not Available for Export. The board has seven items attached to the top, including a Black Wound badge with some heavy material loss, a German 8mm cartridge