Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria showing only light to moderate

showing only light to moderate use

the Medic cared for the wounded

This bird clutches a scepter and an orb in his talons

The most significant design difference from the ShKAS was that the gas cylinder was moved under the barrel in the ShVAK

Grenadier-Regiment 178

Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria showing only light to moderateOriginal 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