Original German WWI - WWII Award and Insignia Grouping with Hindenburg Cross, Eastern Medal, and More - 10 Items Category_MG 42 Accessories The grip is wrapped in

The grip is wrapped in brass wire

The 42/48 M

as they are now a bit mushroomed at the top

Later versions of this combat suit did have provisions for wearing shoulder boards to indicate rank

There also are some white paint marks on the side of the helmet

Original German WWI - WWII Award and Insignia Grouping with Hindenburg Cross, Eastern Medal, and More - 10 Items Category_MG 42 Accessories The grip is wrapped inOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice collection of German WWII Awards and Insignia, which was brought back from the European theater by a USGI after the war was concluded. Many solders traded these on the way back, and would end up with a pocket full of various different collectible items, and this set represents the typical "haul" one might have come back with. It includes a nice Hindenburg Cross, an Eastern Medal, as well as