Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer German Military Maps and is made of what

and is made of what appears to be silk cloth

A truly fascinating grouping from a Bronze Star recipient and top ranking officer in a pivotal Artillery Battalion that fought its way across occupied Europe during WW2

but we do not know what the meaning is

On 5 February 1944

most likely for August Göhrs

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer German Military Maps and is made of whatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely an interesting rifle, with a long service history. It started life as a . 303 caliber Long Lee Enfield, but was refitted in 1905 and designated a Short Lee Enfield Rifle. At a later time it was then converted again to a . 22 rimfire training rifle. It has all the characteristics the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles, but in . 22 caliber for training purposes. It was originally