Original German WWII Große Feldküche Hf.13 Gulaschkanone Large Field Kitchen with Accessories Included
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Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. The German “Gulaschkanone” was present throughout WW1 and WW2. These simple wood burning stoves mounted on a caisson like wagon frame could feed hundreds of men hot food even while on the march. They were found throughout the branches of the German Army including Artillery, and Anti-Tank units. Many original photos show the Gulaschkanone in service surrounded by smiling soldiers. These photos do not seem to be propaganda works. Troops are almost always happy when served hot food in austere conditions.
This is a tremendous example of a World War II-manufactured Gulaschkanone, which appears to have been repainted in a camouflage paint scheme, almost certainly by reenactors. The kitchen has been affixed with a 1986-dated winch adapter, which was almost certainly introduced to allow for modern (1986) winch attachment. This would allow an entirely new generation to use & mobilize the kitchen. It is difficult to ascertain which parts of the Gulaschkanone are World War II original and which were added after the fact. It is certain that the lead tow bar is post-war. The chassis & axel may be post-war, but it is difficult to tell as the entire set is covered in the camouflage repaint. The wheels are obviously post-war. The back of the kitchen near the tow bars still contains two Jerry cans or gas cans, which appear to be period, and a water container.
The kitchen is mostly complete with the biggest missing piece being the inner stew pot for the main cooking chamber. This chamber is entirely empty when opened, but food is not meant to be cooked in this large chamber. There is an inserted stew pot which could be removed to allow for easier serving access. This pot is missing, and will need to be sourced before the kitchen could be used to make stew.
The funnel is correctly retractable, with levers on both sides to open or close the hatch. With the funnel fully extended, the kitchen measures 84” tall. Including the towing bars, it measures 78 x 108”.
The kitchen itself is entirely wartime, and even retains its original porcelain instructional plates, although several of them are missing a good bit of material from oxidation and wear. The porcelain plates offer instructions on the operation of each component of the kitchen, including one under the funnel and three on the back of the kitchen. The kitchen retains some of the accessories including some canisters, one of which is made of bakelite. The doors all appear functional, although there is certainly heavily oxidation in spots across the kitchen. The coffee-maker retains its metal “strainer” filter and is still enamel-lined with areas of loss.
The data plate on the Zugdeichsel or drawbar notes the date as 1986. The entire tow system appears to have been cut off and replaced in the 1980s, either by the reenactment group who used it or by the government/military so it could be used for mobile displays. The drawbar was manufactured by Josef Peitz.
This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime find, with the majority of surviving examples of these being in Europe. Perfect for a display or for reenactment! Comes ready for further research and display.
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