Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria There is a mass of

There is a mass of research potential here concerning a known Officer from the famous "Royal Engineers"

indicating it came from the 17th Light Dragoon Regiment

but is definitely well made

This bird clutches a scepter and an orb in his talons

This is an incredible original example of a late war issue German Model 42 Steel helmet

Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria There is a mass ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Now this is truly magnificent! The Poop Deck on a ship was the platform above the cabin, the highest and farthest aft position on the ship. From here the captain had the best vantage point available on the deck. Royal Navy ships of the Napoleonic era were well decorated, and it seems that this lovely small ships figurehead once adorned the Poop Deck on the H. M. S. Minerva. Known as a 5th Rate Warship of the MINERVA CLASS