Original German WWII Private Purchase Map Case with Map of Saxony: Chemnitz - Altenburg - Döbeln French Edged Weapons just behind the trigger

just behind the trigger

History of the German Africa Corps

and has traces of what may be a model stamp

they continued to produce this grenade for the German military

The front is marked for "American Expeditionary Force"

Original German WWII Private Purchase Map Case with Map of Saxony: Chemnitz - Altenburg - Döbeln French Edged Weapons just behind the triggerOriginal Item: Only One Available. Map cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, pilots, and observers. This example looks to be privately purchased, and is of plastic, leather, and oil cloth construction. The case measures approximately 9"H x 6"W, with a plastic window on one side, with a red grid pattern. It is quite Spartan compared to officially issued cases, with no pockets for oil pencils,