Original German WWII MG 42 Padded Leather Carry Sling - Geteilte Trageriemen Price_$-050 - $200 Overall condition of this set

Overall condition of this set is very good

and medal loops on the tunic indicate that he also received an iron cross 1st class

something usually seen with those with the rate of chief petty officer or petty officer first class and above

This is a very nice one piece rising sun flag that measures approximately 28" x 31"

The shell does have a few dents

Original German WWII MG 42 Padded Leather Carry Sling - Geteilte Trageriemen Price_$-050 - $200 Overall condition of this setOriginal Item: Only One Available. The leather sling that was issued with the MG42 was constructed from two straps with a padded middle section, sewn together at each end. The sling served several purposes. It could be used to carry the machine gun in the traditional way, suspended over the shoulder, it could act as a carrying handle when split on each side of the gun and joined together at the top and it could also be used as a support when firing