Original German WWII Optics & Machinegun Sand Color Tripod by Eugen Ising - Waffenamt Marked Category_Martini-Henry Rifles There is also a stencil

There is also a stencil stamp NSDAP with more text below that is unfortunately not legible

soldiers could not determine fully what had transpired

There are also traces of white paint

It looks to be an emergency replacement liner

In the period between November 7

Original German WWII Optics & Machinegun Sand Color Tripod by Eugen Ising - Waffenamt Marked Category_Martini-Henry Rifles There is also a stencilOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently discovered in long term storage at I. M. A. is this fully marked adjustable tripod, with legs that measure 24 inches closed and 38 inches fully extended. These were normally used for a set of optics, but could with the correct fitting adapter be used with an MG 42 : Please see Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army 1933 1942 Volume 3, written by Angolia & Schlicht, page 343. It is painted with a sand