Blumentarn/Grenzer colour slides

[iannima]

WOOW MATTEO ! So you are the one who won the dias !!!!!!! Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE SET !!!!!!!!!!!! The pictures are just gorgeous !!

Ooh dear... did we cross swords on this one?

[Flash00TA]

Iannima, I believe the device on the front sight was called "Zusatzvisier zum Nachtschiessen" I have a small, nine page booklet on this device. It is also discussed on pages 28-30 of my 1972 dated MPi-KM and KMS manual. The device that clips on the front sight is also accompanied by a flip up device that clips onto the rear sight as well. I have some good close up pictures of both the front and rear night sights attached to my rifle but I don't have a clue how to post on this sight. The one on his MPi-K must be an early version as the main body of the device sits very low, near the barrel. It also has a very square, boxy appearance as compared to the more rounded appearance of the set I have. All the ones I have seen for sale mimic my style. That was a good eye on your part to notice the early style bayonet on his belt, I completely missed that somehow. Anyway, sorry to stear the thread away from your pictures, thank you for posting them!

[SanderMan]

Matteo,

These are great Thanks for sharing.

[olivyaya]

Ooh dear... did we cross swords on this one?

Yep almost... I took a chance on them, but had spent enough before, so did not place a huge bid ! I am very happy they went to your home !!!

[BFVGunner]

Was the Blumentarn just for Grenzers or did the other branches of the NVA wear as well?

thanks,
Jimmy

[iannima]

Was the Blumentarn just for Grenzers or did the other branches of the NVA wear as well?

thanks,
Jimmy

It was for everybody. I have seen the air force too wearing Blumentarn.