Original German WWII Italian 29th Waffen SS Grenadier Division Collar Tab & Sleeve Shield Insignia Set - Unissued Lewis Gun two years after Wilhelm Mauser

two years after Wilhelm Mauser passed away at age 47

the most notable feature of this pistil is that one the steel back strap of the grip in punch engraving is the marking:

6 3/4 to 6 5/8

In the 16th century Japan began trading with Europe during what would become known as the Nanban trade

The rear butt plate is a lovely cast example

Original German WWII Italian 29th Waffen SS Grenadier Division Collar Tab & Sleeve Shield Insignia Set - Unissued Lewis Gun two years after Wilhelm MauserOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have an excellent set of unissued insignia for a member of the 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) also known as the Legione SS Italiana. This consists of the right side Collar Tab, as well as the Italian Volunteer sleeve shield. Known as Kragenpatte in German, the collar tab measures approximately 2 1 2" x 1 1 2", and in the SS the Right side would indicate the particular unit of the