Original German WWII Afrikakorps Olive Green M43 Heer Army Enlisted Tunic - dated 1943 Garand & U.S. Rifles but also wear and past

but also wear and past powder fouling in the grooves

and this is a really nice example

contractor 14 stands for firm P

Men were blown up by Schu mines

never having any blue finish whatsoever rather indicates that this rifle was a factory made sample of this very rare ignition system utilizing a thumb trigger at the rear of the bolt and not beneath the action

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Olive Green M43 Heer Army Enlisted Tunic - dated 1943 Garand & U.S. Rifles but also wear and pastOriginal Item: One of a kind. In early 1941, the German military began their conquest of southern Europe. Due to the warmer climates of these areas, the German Army needed to equip its troops with a more suitable form of dress, and replace the standard wool based feldgrau uniforms. The new "tropical" uniforms were lighter in weight, and dyed in colors ranging from light tan to dark olive. After the liberation of Africa, they continued to be worn