My damaged 08/15 - sling variants during WWI

[MG1918]

I am seeking to complete the accessories and a key item is the MG08/15 sling. I am informed there are 2 types. Does anyone know of dealers/source of these slings and indeed how to identify them?

Huge thanks.

Mark

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

i think there are leather and Cloth (A bit like the cloth straps for gasmask tins.

Then there are Between the wars and those made in other countries for use of 08/15s used by them after the war.

I have been looking for one for ages as well.... no luck :-(

All the best

Chris

[MG1918]

Chris thanks. Yes you are right there are 2 patterns. My requests for info from a museum have shown the first pattern all leather, brass buckle and second pattern (economy) brought into service in 1918 and continued until MG08/15 no longer in service. So both are WWI 'period' but probably more likely to find a 1920's or 1930's example.....but still WWI! Let me know if you find 2

There are some repros though floating around the USA if this is what you want.

Mark

i think there are leather and Cloth (A bit like the cloth straps for gasmask tins.

Then there are Between the wars and those made in other countries for use of 08/15s used by them after the war.

I have been looking for one for ages as well.... no luck :-(

All the best

Chris