Original Imperial German WWI MG08/15 Machine Gun Belt Drum with Functional Wheel & Crank - Extremely Scarce Antique Shotguns The front visor trim does

The front visor trim does have some cracks

the Infantry still being issued the M1911 poncho

but the suede upper portion of the boots are in great order

a common issue

A recognized Contractor to the Crown

Original Imperial German WWI MG08/15 Machine Gun Belt Drum with Functional Wheel & Crank - Extremely Scarce Antique Shotguns The front visor trim doesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This genuine & complete World War One Maxim MG 08 15 belt drum is marked on the side: Feuer! Kurbel hoch (Fire! Handle up). The drum has been entirely repainted in black, likely long ago. The drum opens and closes fully and the locking catches operate as expected. The interior spool is intact on this example, and the crank still works well. Overall condition is good, it is completely solid and will add to any MG 08