Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction each leather tab marked "8/2"

each leather tab marked "8/2"

turned-down collar which retains a magnetic metal hook and eyelet for flush closure

measuring 51 mm (w) x 61

with an integral loop at the twelve o’clock position connecting to a clasp with a period original ribbon

and maker code “155/39” for Assmann & Söhne

Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction each leather tab marked "8/2"(Wehrmacht Gewehrreinigungsset). A complete and well preserved Wehrmacht issue K98 rifle cleaning kit, consisting of a magnetic metal case with retractable lids at the top and bottom, opening to reveal tools including a multi link pull through chain, steel oiler, two cleaning brushers, and a floor plate tool, the lid stamped with a Waffenamt mark and maker code of CNX for Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik, Berlin Spandau, the case measuring 85 mm (w) x 135