WWII GERMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT GROUPING

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375. WWII GERMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT GROUPING | German WWII field equipment grouping consisting of an MG 34/42 spare barrel carrier, tropical pith helmet with national eagle shield, gas mask canister, two felt-covered canteens with aluminum cups and leather fittings, and leather equipment belt. A well-varied assortment representative of German field equipment carried during the war. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 23" l. | Showing expected service wear, oxidation, paint loss and age to leather and fabric. Period hand-painted identification on gas mask canister. Pith helmet remains particularly presentable with insignia. | $300 - $400

Condition
Showing expected service wear, oxidation, paint loss and age to leather and fabric. Period hand-painted identification on gas mask canister. Pith helmet remains particularly presentable with insignia.