AUSTRIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE TOOL AND CLEANING KIT with clear lettering to the

with clear lettering to the lid and some light staining to the exterior

matching the August 1939 unit entry of ‘2

this medium-sized example is in standard Luftwaffe blue grey ribbed officers' quality cloth

’ dated ‘2nd October 1943’

There is light wear to the detailing

AUSTRIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE TOOL AND CLEANING KIT with clear lettering to theThe Austrian produced Schwarzlose machine gun is one of the hardest machine guns to find of WWI, was an instrument of superb engineering. Approximately 30 years ago, a quantity came onto the British market accompanied by many accessories. This is a tool and cleaning kit from that batch. Complete in its original pouch with carrying strap. The canvas pouch is rather greasy and dirty, nevertheless a rare piece of machine gun equipment. Anybody holding