Original Imperial German Prussian WWI Motorized Troops Officer M1910 Visor Cap MG 42 This can-shaped launcher would be

This can-shaped launcher would be attached to the muzzle of the rifle and a gas check disc was screwed onto the base of the grenade before the grenade was placed in the launcher

batteries of heavy howitzers took up position one by one in the vicinity of Esnes

The riverside side is engraved:

The lock screws are very crisp and seem to be later replacements

HINSON MFG

Original Imperial German Prussian WWI Motorized Troops Officer M1910 Visor Cap MG 42 This can-shaped launcher would beOriginal Item: Only one available. Imperial German officer's schirmmtze (visor cap) of the Prussian Versuchskompanie (Motorized), (later Kraftfahr Battalion). Constructed of dark blue wool with black cap band and red piping along with metal cockade and interior lining. Size is approximately US 7 (56cm). A wonderful text book genuine example!