The United Kingdom’s Norfolk Constabulary issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward about what they said was a burglary of a museum that occurred between Friday and Saturday, a press release reads.
The suspect or suspects managed to steal “a large quantity of World War 2 memorabilia” during their “untidy search” that damaged “displays” at the Desert Rats Museum, the Norfolk police said. (RELATED: Centenarian World War Two Vet To Be Married On 80th Anniversary Of D-Day: REPORT)
The alleged thief or thieves made out with World War II badges, helmets and patches, a field marshal’s baton. a German knife, brass shells, a baby gas mask and other items, according to Suffolk News. The baton belonged to General Erwin Rommel, the commander of German and Italian forces in North Africa, the BBC reported.
Officers are appealing after displays were damaged and a large…
