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Hi Paul

No stamps nothing but they may have been washed out, the opening is horizontal instead of vertical and the bottom edge is different from German '30's zelts least the ones I assume to be correct. The buttons don't line up with the m1892 I may try and find something on other nations gear http://www.zeltbahn.net/types.htm

Eric

Gents

I'd appreciate help on this zelt it doesn't follow the m31 pattern, is it even German? the buttons are zinc and the grommets are ally.

Cheers

Eric

Interesting, regarding this piece Prussian I read awhile back Allies were short of optics and requisitioned from other countries the stamping does look unusually large maybe its not even German? uumm.

Eric

Hello Jeff regarding W1 weaponry I've seen it on a K98 used as pure abbreviation also ie: 1914/15 stamped.

Eric

Thanks for the number Chip only thing I've found is a Axis Forum thread from 10yrs ago no pics unfortunately. I wonder what they used for a handle maybe something akin to the '87 cool kit I like the backpack also.

Cheers

Nice Jock it will be interesting if you uncover maker marks etc.

Eric

Interesting pictures from the Bavarian Museum I've not seen this kit before any gents tell the model or year?

Eric

Robin is that a photo from your collection?

Eric

Robin

I've a feeling in me water its photoshop you gents are the experts.

Eric

Well that was quick don't know for sure but I just snagged one off the net lol! love mess kits I did find this pic from a museum in France.

Eric

Jock could be wrong but I think its a French JAPY think they were prisoner kits I'll look on Google for more info.

Eric

Robin is that a photo from your collection?

Eric

Gents

Few years ago I tried to find out more regarding the '/' font in markings and talked to many people. I know its assumed to be post war but can't find anything definite an interesting comment I received from a long time collector: "Re; The Imperial Empire Its an individual mark at unit and personal level seen on equipment and name tags, not official you will not see it referenced in official documents, none regulation you may note often clues are in the accompanying script style and sizes".

Anything Gents what's your thoughts? I've seen it on equipment, weapons and name tags that I don't believe belong bracketed in postwar use even seen it on a MGSs tunic name tag. The question popped up on waf but I'm gagged yet could still see the sample picture so thanks to them.

Eric

Here's mine you have to be careful with these copies float about in fact I'm not sure on this one 100%.

Eric

Blimey Prussian you need a librarian!! gents if you've read the aforementioned I'd be interested in your comparison to The Campaign of The Marne by Sewell Tyng I'm a bit wary of recent writings especially now.

The Tyng book is available on kindle for 12 bucks I may buy that instead unless Chris already having read Herwig sends me that one.....hint!

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What an incredible moving picture courtesy of the IWM "Youth Mourning" by George Clausen 1916.

Regards

Good Heavens! eer I want one!

Eric

camo paint 08 ultimate cool!

Eric

Cool I like it I've one off a locker not fancy like yours Jock.

Eric

Thanks gents it was an inquiry from a chum sorry I dont have the auction info.

Cheers

Interesting pic check the large wheel and the mount.

Eric

Hello Jock for me its not German WW1 I don't see the ration marks.

Eric

See Mark he's sick!

This was floating around ebay for a couple of weeks so I snagged it, unusual I've seen anything like it before reportedly from a east european dig.

Eric

Nice Taube

Mark its difficult you have to get in before Don hes a mg badge vacuum cleaner.

Eric

me too "Horsfield fill the ink wells" 'Blimey me again' "SILENCE"!!

Eric