Original German WWII Rare Unissued Kriegsmarine Navy Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Krimschild German Flare Guns The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle

The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifle was widely used by all branches of the armed forces of Germany during World War II

The Stearman (Boeing) is a biplane used as a military trainer aircraft

The serial Number 200244 can be found on the barrel

Grips show some wear

It is interesting to note that the Americans later adopted a magneto ignition system for their

Original German WWII Rare Unissued Kriegsmarine Navy Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Krimschild German Flare Guns The Mauser Karabiner 98k rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have not had before! This is an excellent unissued example with a lovely metal shield attached to navy blue wool Kriegsmarine (Navy) cloth backing. We have had many examples of the Heer (Army) version, with some from the Luftwaffe (Air Force), but never one from the Kriegsmarine (Navy) before! The vast majority of those eligible were part of Army Group South, with relatively few Navy