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Artefacts

Arthur Klanke’s (Irish-made) Luftwaffe uniform

By Pat McCarthy Given the number of German airmen interned in Ireland during the Emergency, a Luftwaffe uniform in the National Museum’s collection is not unexpected. What is unusual about this one, however, is that it was made in Ireland. Even more unusual is the story of its owner, Arthur Klanke. He was born in … Read more

Categories Artefacts, Issue 1 (January/February 2021), Volume 29

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