Original German MG 34 / 42 Basket Belt Carriers with Belt & Feed Strip in 1943 Dated Transport Frame - Post War Painted British Documents & Books Acquired in a collection purchase

Acquired in a collection purchase

It does still have tow two side clips

passing through the gates of Stalag XIIA was their first point of call

Military badge from the 1930s

this helmet was only intended for wear by units serving in the British Isles

Original German MG 34 / 42 Basket Belt Carriers with Belt & Feed Strip in 1943 Dated Transport Frame - Post War Painted British Documents & Books Acquired in a collection purchaseOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic and rare set of MG34 42 Basket Belt Carrier Drums, still in their original transport frame. During World War II, the MG 34 was superseded (although it remained in combat use) by a new GPMG the MG 42. The MG 42 was more efficient to manufacture and more robust, and had a blistering 1,200rpm rate of fire. These used the same ammunition, belts, and basket belt carriers, which attached directly to