Original German WWII Pocket Watch in Case named to SS - Oberscharführer Alois Gruber - Fully Functional German Artwork & Posters notably changing the recoil compensator

notably changing the recoil compensator and the removal of the bayonet lug and magazine dust cover to create the MAB 38A

This is a consignment item for us

The stated reason for this was that it was easier to carry a Down Turned bolt weapon in a saddle scabbard while in use on a Horse or Camel

This is a post 1881 trooper helmet of the South Wales Borders who before 1881 were known as the 24th REGIMENT OF FOOT

The division trained along the west bank of the river in March

Original German WWII Pocket Watch in Case named to SS - Oberscharführer Alois Gruber - Fully Functional German Artwork & Posters notably changing the recoil compensatorOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a good quality Pocket Watch, just like my everyone's grandfather had, and it still works. It is contained in a white metal outer case with viewing window by Primus and is named on the back to : Oscha. Alois Gruber 12. 3* DF* This would indicate that the watch was issued or given to SS Oberscharfhrer Alois Gruber, who was most likely in the XII SS Corps during WWII. This rank translates as "Senior squad leader",