Original Imperial German WWI Complete Sappenpanzer Body Armor Set with Sporran Plates & Reinforced Original Straps by Fried. Krupp AG - Size 2 Scottish Militaria while the locket fitting has

while the locket fitting has a good amount of plating present on both sides

The round itself is all black with a white band

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It has a complete Ito (cloth binding)

This is a wonderful example of a service used M31 Haversack

Original Imperial German WWI Complete Sappenpanzer Body Armor Set with Sporran Plates & Reinforced Original Straps by Fried. Krupp AG - Size 2 Scottish Militaria while the locket fitting hasOriginal Set. Only One Available. This is a stellar set of Imperial German Sappenpanzer Armor, commonly referred to as Lobster Armor given its crustacean esque construction. The set consists of the Breastplate & the three Sporran plates, all in great service worn condition with original markings. The set retains its original wool pads as well as some of the original fabric suspension which have been completely reinforced with new straps for display