Description
This is a rare dated 1942 German Wehrmacht or SS Panzer Tank ammunition cassette for the MG34 (Maschinengewehr 34) machine gun, mounted on board armored tanks. The side of the case's metal lid has some great Waffenampt (Army proof marks) and is dated 194It is in woven cotton a metal cover, a leather and a canvas strap, canvas strips at the sides and a leather-reinforced bottom. Some cartridge belt pieces are contained within the case.
VINTAGE:Circa 1942.
SIZE:Approximately 9" in height; cover is about and 4" by 4-1/4".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Woven cotton, canvas, metal lid, leather.
ATTACHMENT:Hinged lid with buckle, hooks on back, strap, rivets.
MARKINGS:dk-K 42 (Waffenampt (Army proof marks and 1942 dated).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII Nazi Germany personal gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX13 LDEJX3/14 SDJJX10/14
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The case shows some areas of light to medium wear without any holes; some oxidation to the lid.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.