A few days ago I encountered what appeared to be a WH "Tent-pole bag" (please see "Uniforms & Traditions of the German Army, Volume 3, page 111)
It was very similar to the one illustrated at the very top of the page, however, in camouflage material...the so-called "splinter" type.
My main question applies to some markings under the flap portion. There was an ink stamping at the same position as the one shown in the book, however, below this was another stamping which appeared to me to be something along the lines of a Swiss acceptance stamp? It was a shield-shaped insignia with a Swiss-type cross (Greek Cross) in the centre.
The first stamp appeared to be lettering but was faded and indeciperable, the shield shaped one somewhat clearer.
Were these (and other pieces of kit) obtained by the Swiss, either post war or on contract during or even before the war? I do know that the Swiss army obtained some vehicles and that kind of thing but I had never previously encountered German kit with Swiss markings. Any help is appreciated!
Also...are these things worth anything? I didn't buy it but just want to know if maybe I should!
Cheers,
Adam
It was very similar to the one illustrated at the very top of the page, however, in camouflage material...the so-called "splinter" type.
My main question applies to some markings under the flap portion. There was an ink stamping at the same position as the one shown in the book, however, below this was another stamping which appeared to me to be something along the lines of a Swiss acceptance stamp? It was a shield-shaped insignia with a Swiss-type cross (Greek Cross) in the centre.
The first stamp appeared to be lettering but was faded and indeciperable, the shield shaped one somewhat clearer.
Were these (and other pieces of kit) obtained by the Swiss, either post war or on contract during or even before the war? I do know that the Swiss army obtained some vehicles and that kind of thing but I had never previously encountered German kit with Swiss markings. Any help is appreciated!
Also...are these things worth anything? I didn't buy it but just want to know if maybe I should!
Cheers,
Adam
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