Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Inflatable Life Vest by Wetzell Gummiwerke - Schwimmweste British Documents & Books and bright bayonets on hand

and bright bayonets on hand such as this one were blued to match

during or after the typical Francotte pattern rifles

The retreating Tiger tanks at this stage – being well hidden in the next town a short distance away – concentrated their fire on Love Company as it was digging in

which has made the trademark somewhat faint

AMERICA The cylinder shows only slight traces of the naval scene

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Inflatable Life Vest by Wetzell Gummiwerke - Schwimmweste British Documents & Books and bright bayonets on handOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kriegsmarine utilized a wide variety of inflatable, cork and kapok filled life jackets and vests which were essential equipment on all sea and inland waterway vessels. The life jackets and vests were not personal issued items but were considered part of a vessel's store equipment and were distributed to crew members as required. This lovely example was manufactured by Wetzell Gummiwerke AG, Hildesheim in 1940.