Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Field Map Case United Republic of Schäfer’s final deployments came in

Schäfer’s final deployments came in October and December of 1943

both submarines were raised on May 26

originally painted olive drab finish

measures 41 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

On completion of repairs

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Field Map Case United Republic of Schäfer’s final deployments came in(Waffen SS Kartentasche). A very well preserved Waffen SS map case, constructed of dark brown leather. The case consists of a leather binding with an accordion style canvas interior featuring two pouches. The cover bears an integrated strap, while the interior has a magnetic metal loop which, fitting through a magnetic metal eyelet on the cover, meets the strap and securely closes the case. The reverse of the exterior also bears dual integrated