{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-officer-m35-brown-leather-dispatch-map-case-captured-by-american-soldier-dated-1936","title":"Original German WWII Officer M35 Brown Leather Dispatch Map Case Captured by American Soldier - Dated 1936","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Map cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, pilots, and observers. The M35 map\/dispatch case was based on the Weimar era, Reichsheer pattern map\/dispatch case with minor variations. The M35 map\/dispatch case underwent a front closure modification in mid-1936, and an additional small front pocket was added in 1938, although the early pattern cases continued to be manufactured through-out the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of a light brown leather, this early pattern M35 map case is in good service-used condition! It features a fold-over top flap with a vertical closure strap, as well as various pockets for a ruler, pencils, and various other map accessories. The hardware is all aluminum, correct for early production, and this also prevented any interference with using a compass. The rear has two vertical belt loop straps and buckles. The interior has two compartments with a central leather separators. There is no insert. The leather however is still in very good shape. Overall the case measures 10 ½\"H x 7 ½\"W x 2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the flap retains a maker’s cartouche reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. Waldhaussen…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVI 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd under this is the American soldier’s inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR.J. MULLIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32806575\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven’t identified the soldier, but with the information provided, this shouldn’t prove very difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice piece of genuine German WWII field gear, ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44536054644805,"sku":"ONAC25SD0864","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0864__01.jpg?v=1768252812","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-officer-m35-brown-leather-dispatch-map-case-captured-by-american-soldier-dated-1936","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}