Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction throat is marked “Braca Knaus

throat is marked “Braca Knaus Zagreb”

with an integral loop at the twelve o’clock position connecting to a clasp with a period original ribbon

with the pommel in the shape of an eagle’s head

embroidered mounter's label on the reverse

and maker code “155/39” for Assmann & Söhne

Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction throat is marked “Braca Knaus(Wehrmacht Gewehrreinigungsset). A complete and well preserved Wehrmacht issue K98 rifle cleaning kit, consisting of a magnetic metal case with retractable lids at the top and bottom, opening to reveal tools including a multi link pull through chain, steel oiler, two cleaning brushers, and a floor plate tool, the lid stamped with a Waffenamt mark and maker code of CNX for Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik, Berlin Spandau, the case measuring 85 mm (w) x 135