Original German WWII Private Purchase Map Case with Map of Saxony: Chemnitz - Altenburg - Döbeln French Edged Weapons the ship exploded at noon

the ship exploded at noon time when most of the people were on lunch break

Between 21 January 1944 and 20 April 1945

This gives wonderful provenance to an already fantastic rare helmet

The front is marked for "American Expeditionary Force"

This is a truly honest and splendid MIQUELET pistol

Original German WWII Private Purchase Map Case with Map of Saxony: Chemnitz - Altenburg - Döbeln French Edged Weapons the ship exploded at noonOriginal Item: Only One Available. Map cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, pilots, and observers. This example looks to be privately purchased, and is of plastic, leather, and oil cloth construction. The case measures approximately 9"H x 6"W, with a plastic window on one side, with a red grid pattern. It is quite Spartan compared to officially issued cases, with no pockets for oil pencils,