The MG 08 was usually issued on a sled-type mount of adjustable height (SchlittenLafette08)
dating to the late 1980s into early Gulf War era before the flag changed in 1991
Musket comes complete with original Socket bayonet and old black leather sling from the 19th century
The end of the handle has a nice iron KASHIRA (end cap)
and continued functioning into the post war period
Original U.S. Civil War Framed Painting of Soldier in 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery - Fought at Gettysburg & Petersburg - 13¼ x 15¾” MG 15 The MG 08 was usuallyOriginal Item. One of a Kind. The 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery was a heavy artillery regiment that fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by the consolidation of Robert's Battalion Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery (redesignated Companies C, D, and F), Segebarth's Battalion Marine Artillery (Companies A, B, G, H, K, and L), and the 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery