{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-u-s-g-i-captured-officer-m35-brown-leather-dispatch-map-case","title":"Original German WWII U.S.G.I. Captured Officer M35 Brown Leather Dispatch Map Case","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, pebbled 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. Interior has two compartments with a central leather separators, and in one of these is a transparent map insert pouch made from leather and plastic, which has now yellowed and become brittle. 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\u003eThis example was captured by an American soldier and marked on the interior to S\/Sgt. Zeigler, which makes for a great research project! Condition overall is good, especially considering the age. The leather is still mostly supple, though a bit dusty in areas, and there is some cracking on the belt straps in the back.\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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42265800671301,"sku":"ONJR24AD069","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24AD069__01.jpg?v=1737592227","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-u-s-g-i-captured-officer-m35-brown-leather-dispatch-map-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}