Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Auction each length measuring 24 cm

each length measuring 24 cm (w) x 94 cm (l)

the 2nd Landwehr Battalion (Fulda) was expanded from four to six companies

The military guard of honor

depriving them from military jurisdiction and thereby handing them over to Roland Freisler's notorious People's Court

with horizontal and vertical folding creases

Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Auction each length measuring 24 cm(Laufschtzer 42). A rare Maschinengewehr 42 (MG 42) barrel carrier, constructed of a two piece magnetic metal shell with a three tone camouflage paint scheme throughout the exterior, opening with a functional hinge to reveal a hollow interior, in turn fastening closed with a retractable clip, each end retaining a magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of an olive drab canvas carrying strap, one end bearing a white highlighted inscription of LAUF