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180 - A rare German machine-gunner’s leather strap.
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Estimate €700 - €1,400
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Description
A rare German machine-gunner’s leather strap. Much rarer than the makeshift canvas straps. A fine dark brown leather strap, complete with its buckles and loops. Featuring iron snap hooks and leather-covered rings. Machine gun number 2961 stamped near the hook. On the loop of the strap behind the hook, there is a cold-stamped ‘B 12’, which could refer to the year 1912 or the 12th Bavarian Regiment. Good condition, showing wear and patina. Rare German leather machine-gunner’s carrying strap. Much rarer than ersatz canvas straps. Fine dark brown leather strap with buckles and keepers, iron snap hooks and leather-covered rings. Machine-gun number 2961 repeated near the hook. Blind stamp ‘B 12’ on the folded strap, possibly the date 1912 or the 12th Bavarian Regiment. Good condition with wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: Sale of items from the Notre Dame de Lorette Museum’s collection – the David Bardiaux Collection
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Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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