Rare WWII German Leather Map Case, GI Combat Bringback. DESCRIPTION: Particularly nice, original WWII German Soldier's Leather map case.
Made of fine black "pebble grain" leather. Has top flap with buckle/strap to hold it closed. Sides and bottom made with extra material to enable expansion.Also has compartments on front to hold ruler or flat tool and places for pencils, etc. On the back are 2 leather straps with buckles to enable attaching to belt. All complete, in excellent condition.
Probably taken from German prisoner as combat souvenir by one of our GIs, or picked up from a battle area. Measures 11 1/4" tall x 7 1/2" wide. Has maker's stamp on inside, as shown.Hard to make out as it is small, but "SIEGEN" and some other German information. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Personal, Field Gear". The seller is "marvinsmom9" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.