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I stand corrected sorry now I remember it was called MIca thanks Jock, different quite large wouldn't fit in a mess tin, no way I thought it some sort of barracks thing and give it away,used to do things like that back then. Chris whats the biggie about it fitting in a mess kit lol! anyway nice. Eric

Hello Chris I didn't know they existed W1 of course now I want one, I had the latter one once virtually complete made of aluminum still had boot polish in one of the tins. Eric.

That's where #45 came from the covers are marked Emmanuel Kahn Karlsruhe 1918 btw they also made stahlhelm covers not many people know that still alive today.(Hoss Files) Chris, mine is they are surplus from the '18 offensives when they issued front troops with two canteens they must have been literally thousands laying around with rotten covers same thing happened with the gas filter 'disc' many moons ago a dealer friend bought a bunch of them, unissued.

Hey Jock hope you are well yes its a strange puppy I doubt the felt cover is correct though I thought maybe its an artillery canteen until Chip posted his.... rats!! Cheers

Back a bit I managed to find another glass job with better cover markings. Eric

Yes rare rare does anyone have one? Eric

This puppy? Eric

Mark The last is an ally survey instrument by Hahn mid '20's the boxed job is artillery goertz and zeiss also made em both wars. go to compassipedia not only is their site incredible the gent who runs it is top draw to double check. I sent him a picture once to help out a waf (yuk!) member not only did he get back prompt he took time out to confer with a fellow collector to make sure the info was correct. The box kit blast! its not the same as I have a picture of I'd rather not post without permission.....oh well uumm dunno its unusual for Jerry to just stamp a box 'tools' isn't it? . btw does your fold have that tiny spanner still there? the little blighter I've never figured out what its for,,, pictured in Dolphs book showing the tools. Eric

Mark I dont understand the question btw this kit fold is disgustingly gorgeous and my friend did you know I'd give a kidney to own it. until I joined forums I thought Mr Goldsmith held the only known example. #221 is a maxim 08 kit made up by Finland imo. On those sights us mg nutters have to be careful the vast majority are for artillery not mg, ima used to sell em, DK is like a nut collecting squirrel on those and won't sell me one of his! its one on my life's quest to find one for my 08,,,, before my 100th birthday would be nice.. I only became aware those short cans existing a couple of years ago, your maybe right Mark it being for an 08/15 thanks for showing is there a maker stamp? Blimey Mark your collection must be approaching one of the best by now. Eric

Hello Thanks the soldier second left back row appears to have an edelweiss? device on his cap and the gunner dead centre looks remarkably related to the Bavarian gunner front row far right imo. Eric

nobodies talking about these great badges anymore,,, is it because its me? I managed to purchase this great photo off ebay, unusual for me I don't normally go after pictures but this is a nice shot anyway I'll post in case it gets lost in the mail etc. Eric

Mark If its cool don't bother just send to me. Eric

Hello Our mutual friend in Belgium? has a superb collection I'm hoping he will join the forum. The Gent who purchased those stunning W1 supply wagons etc..remember? Darn it gents I wish I'd at least kept photos of my Imperial reg. marked surgeon kits Lord knows where they are now pre for me at least 'Forum Net Digital Converse Days' They were incredible, heavy in beautiful wooden chests, only examples came close were/are on display a the IWM London...actually they freaked me out, a friend 30yrs ago had a huge wooden closet type chest that must have been transport/ removable for field hospitals,,, amazing. Btw where is ED? I hope he is ok? Regards Eric

Gents Recent addition bought locally I've not seen this large steel pattern before, flask marked W.M.F.15 Chip was kind enough to inform me, Württembergisches Metallwaren Fabrik. Eric

Gents The recent auctioned badge reminds me of my 30yr old reproduction, something about it? Anyway took pictures of the sold and my example. Eric

cool Chris you know what would be nice...build up a mannequin. Eric ps send me that mg ammo box dam it!

Blast! forgot I had these had to run and take a quick picture. dated 1918. not a mind blowing item, just cool. Cheers Eric

awesome picture 1914 Check out the darling helping her loved one carry his tornister: note the gloves used to believe they were a later issue item apparently not so. Eric

Nice What did it set you back arm un leg or finger and toe. Eric

She never married me either I've a picture in my mind of us meeting someday on a lonely beach. I'll talk about anything to clear me mind of Robins screaming skull 666, needed medication after looking at it. Eric

Thanks Gents I mean't over the piping and closure sorry I should have posted a couple of pics, Chip me Kraus isn't handy at the moment. Eric

That's true Jayne V. I still love you come back to me. Eric

well I'm going to bad dreams tonight thanks Robin. Eric

Hi Kornel Not sure at the moment may even be 1920 against the Russians? btw there is a thread on Axis History forum about a Polish gunner in the German Army W1 this soldier fought in four wars!! passed away 2005...105yrs old! Jan Rzepa (1899 - 2005) page 4. http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=111&t=51746&sid=4519d09624853109fac5d3a90d8dc818&start=45 Eric

Polish gun crew 1919-21? wearing the badge. Eric