gear auf deutsch Original German WWII Wehrmacht Field Gear Lot

gear auf deutsch Original German WWII Wehrmacht Field Gear LotOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 6 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

Original Items: Only One Lot of 6 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.

Quite 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.

This 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.

The items in this lot:

- 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. One has a maker’s mark while the other has an RBNr number.
- 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. Missing the “weight”.
- K98 Bayonet frog. RBNr marked.
- German musician drumstick frog, unmarked.
- DAIMON brand flashlight, not functional. 
- German pioneer axe case set with tool inside. Great shape with maker mark.
- two-magazine pouch with lift the dot style snap marked ZIEH HIER, rare.
- German map case, pebbled finish, very heavy wear with tearing, Luftwaffe stamped and maker marked 1937.
- German P38 style chest holster, missing securing strap with very heavy wear overall. Clip marked for Assmann.
- German 6 x 30 Dienstglas binoculars by Hensoldt, extremely heavy wear and damage to casing. Optics blurry but present. 

All items come ready for further research and display.