Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold A Luftwaffe Civilian Technician’s insignia

A Luftwaffe Civilian Technician’s insignia

a fascinating primary account of prewar and wartime Kriegsmarine service in overall extremely fine condition

stamped in blue ink with the "H

and bearing two silver aluminum wire gulls above oak leaf wreaths of identical construction

an Oberhordenführer/Oberrottenführer sleeve insignia

Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold A Luftwaffe Civilian Technician’s insignia(Laufschtzer 42). A rare Maschinengewehr 42 (MG 42) barrel carrier, constructed of a two piece magnetic metal shell with a three tone camouflage paint scheme throughout the exterior, opening with a functional hinge to reveal a hollow interior, in turn fastening closed with a retractable clip, each end retaining a magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of an olive drab canvas carrying strap, one end bearing a white highlighted inscription of LAUF