Original Imperial German WWI Austro-Hungarian Air Service Austro Daimler 200 HP 6-Cylinder Engine Inspection Plate Cover - As Used On Albatros D.III Biplane Fighter Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rather -- you know

rather -- you know

with the main issue being a period repair and a ¾” tear on one of the pockets on the right side of the bandolier where the neck strap meets the body

but it does not change the facts

Worn condition and marked Sterling on the back

which has discolored and shrunk over time

Original Imperial German WWI Austro-Hungarian Air Service Austro Daimler 200 HP 6-Cylinder Engine Inspection Plate Cover - As Used On Albatros D.III Biplane Fighter Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rather -- you knowOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic souvenir, brought home by a US Doughboy at the close of The Great War. This plate was used as an inspection plate to view the valves and inner workings of the Austrian made Daimler 6 Series engine. The plate appears to be made of cast aluminum and was removed from the aircraft by means of force, confirmed by the stripped threading in the 4 bolt holes. The Austro Daimler 6 was a series of