Original German WWII Flak 18 Shell with Ground-Dug Projectile as Used in Tiger I Tank nChannel There are small leather Lieutenant’s

There are small leather Lieutenant’s bars stitched to the shoulders

We surmise that it was used as an ashtray

however on the cross guard it has been personalized quite nicely:

which also functions as the pistols side plate

The hammer must be pulled back slightly from the cocked position to open the breech

Original German WWII Flak 18 Shell with Ground-Dug Projectile as Used in Tiger I Tank nChannel There are small leather Lieutenant’sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This shell casing is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines provided by the ATF. This example is offered in excellent condition with original markings. The 8. 8 cm Flak 18 36 37 41 is a German 88 mm anti aircraft and anti tank artillery gun from World War II. It was widely used by Germany throughout the war, and was one of the most recognized German weapons of that conflict. Development of the original