Vintage Fokker Dr.I Propeller Blade Segment

This item is a single wooden propeller blade segment, likely salvaged from or inspired by a Fokker Dr.I triplane. It is constructed from laminated wood, showing a tight grain consistent with aviation-grade spruce or pine, finished with a glossy protective lacquer. The segment features several diagnostic markings: a prominent stenciled 'Fokker' logo in black, a small plaque reading 'MILITAR FLUGZEUG FOKKER Dr.I', and numerical stampings '2009' and '01'. At its widest base, visible mounting holes and metallic impressions suggest where it was once joined to a central hub. The object exhibits moderate surface wear, including small nicks, light scratches, and a singular significant wood chip near the center-right edge. There is visible fading of the black stenciled markings and some unevenness in the aged patina of the lacquer. Given the specific Fokker Dr.I nomenclature, it represents a piece of early 20th-century style military aviation history, though the specific '2009' marking may indicate a more contemporary reproduction or restoration part rather than a combat-era original. The craftsmanship is high, with smooth beveled edges and precise wood lamination.