Original German WWII 98k K98k Rifle Cleaning Kit Deluxe- Marked G.Appel Hand Select:Yes Conditions were such that the

Conditions were such that the lower leg (calf) still needed added protection so the British had introduced "Puttees" which in effect was a large bandage that wrapped from just below the knee to the ankle hence protecting the trousers from mud and wear

after the subsequent fall and occupation of Denmark in 1940

The helmet silhouette often referred to as a "comb" top and bears the County Warwickshire plate with cipher of a bear chained to a post referencing medieval bear baiting

think Gallipoli

These are genuine British Government Surplus

Original German WWII 98k K98k Rifle Cleaning Kit Deluxe- Marked G.Appel Hand Select:Yes Conditions were such that theOriginal Item: Designated Reinigungsgerat 34. This is the official Rifle Cleaning Kit introduced in 1934. Consisting of a light steel can with hinged lid top and bottom, a chain pull through, two styles of bore brushes, an oiler and a cleaning tool for the receiver. A must for completing any German WWII rifle. Marked G. Appel NOT DATED. Offered in very good to excellent condition. Waffenamts will most likely not be visible, requests for waffenamts