{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-field-gear-lot-with-k98-sling-bayonet-frog-pouches-and-flashlight-9-items","title":"Original German WWII Wehrmacht Field Gear Lot with K98 Sling, Bayonet Frog, Pouches, and Flashlight - 9 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 9 Available. The basic German Infantryman's webbing consists of the equipment by which he carries the items necessary to survive and fight. It consisted of a leather waist belt with leather Y-straps that went over the shoulders. Later in the war these were supplemented by canvas webbing ones, initially supplied to troops in tropical zones, due to their cheapness and practicality. Attached to this were items such as ammunition pouches (which varied according to the weapon carried), a bayonet (Seitengewehr), an entrenching tool (Schanzzeug), a bread bag (Brotbeutel), a canteen (Feldflasche), a gas mask container (Tragebusche) and possibly even a pistol and holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite often, the gas mask was 'disposed' of, and the container used to carry personal items, extra rations and ammunition. In addition, an assault pack (Sturmgepäck) could be attached at the back using an 'A-Frame' and consisted of the Model 31 Cooking Pot (Kockgeschirr), a small bag for carrying additional equipment over which was placed a rolled up poncho with tent pole sections and pegs (Zeltbahnrolle), a blanket and (if necessary) the greatcoat rolled up and placed around the other items in a horseshoe shape and attached by straps. On the march however, the Marching Pack (Marschgepäck) could be attached to the 'A-Frame' with the greatcoat, blanket and poncho wrapped around that instead. The Marching Pack was gradually replaced from 1943 onwards with the Model 1944 Rucksack, due its increased practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful assortment of WWII German Army field gear and pouches. They are all in lovely, service used condition and are free of any extensive damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items in this lot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- German duffel bag made from Splinter Pattern camouflage with working carry strap. Closure strap is gone. Has integrated camo material carry straps instead of leather, rare to see.\u003cbr\u003e- x2 Mauser 98k Triple Pouches: These are very nice German WWII issue black pebble-grain leather triple Patronentaschen (ammunition pouch), designed to hold stripper clips for the Mauser k98K rifle. This was the standard German infantry rifle throughout WWII for all forces, even the Kriegsmarine \/ Navy. These pouches would be attached to the waist belt, and would be attached to combat suspenders using the rings on the back. Each pocket holds two stripper clips of 5 rounds, so each pouch holds 6 clips, or 30 rounds. Both are in great condition and have markings present. Both sets have an RBNr number.\u003cbr\u003e- 1x Mauser 98k Double Pouch: This appears to be a period-modified triple pouch that had one pouch cut off. The cut is clean and was certainly done during the period. Marked with an RZM logo and number.\u003cbr\u003e- WWII German 98K Rifle Cleaning Kit: These are the official Rifle Cleaning Kits introduced in 1934. Consisting of a light steel can with hinged lid top and bottom, a chain pull-through, one large bore brush, an oiler and a cleaning tool or spoon for the receiver. A must completing any German WWII rifle. Appears complete and is marked \u003cstrong\u003e6572 \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e G. Appel 1937\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Original German WWII Leather Mounted Pattern Bayonet Frog with Securing Loop. Very heavy wear but the strap is retained somehow. Heavy wear to the leather across. Very faint maker’s mark on back. \u003cbr\u003e- DAIMON TELKO Soldier’s flashlight with light bulb still in place. No battery and not functional. Switch still works fine. A great display piece.\u003cbr\u003e- 6x30 Binoculars by E. Leitz of Wetzlar, very heavy wear overall. Optics are still great.\u003cbr\u003e- German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling, very heavy wear and crazing to leather, but still solid with leather keeper, but missing keeper at end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items come ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45242411548741,"sku":"ONAC25SD1104","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD1104__01.jpg?v=1782918809","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-field-gear-lot-with-k98-sling-bayonet-frog-pouches-and-flashlight-9-items","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}