Just wondering what period this Zeltbahn is from, the manufacturers inkstamp is illegible (faded).
The Zeltbahn also came with two equipment straps marked "erg 5/42" indicating the manufacture as A Döppert Treibriemenfabrik of Kitzingen in May 1942.
Physical Descripton: The triangular shaped shelter, measures roughly, 8' 1", at the base edge and, 7' 1", at the side edges with a central, vertical, machine stitched seam. The shelter has a roughly, 12 1/2" long, dual layered, flapped, open slash to the center, allowing it to be slipped over the head for wear as a poncho. The shelter retains forty-five of its original sixty-two, magnetic sheet metal, dish buttons and most appear to have their original stitching. The buttons were positioned on the edges of the shelter with corresponding button holes allowing it to be buttoned together with other shelters to form assorted sized tents. The shelter has two, small and one, large alloy grommet to each of the base edge corners, and one larger grommet to the peak. The shelter also has a small tear near the center of the base edge where an additional small grommet is usually found.
Just wondering if it would be correct to assume 1942 production?
I have been asked by forum members to post a late war K43 for comparison with the early G-43 that I posted in a earlier thread..Along with the weapon are some accessories to include the elusive Last Pattern Manual D1865/1 dated December 1, 1944, in large format, 1945 dated ammo and a black plastic exercise round.... This is the only copy of the large manual "OUT OF CAPATIVITY" that I know of. There is a photocopy, located in the National Archives.. This K43 is Walther (ac) coded, and dated 45.. with DUAL BOLT GUIDES and a mixture of Blue and phosphate finish.. The scope mount is one number off from the rifle and came home that way with a 30th. Inf. Division Vet from Hickory, N.C. Enjoy BILL
