Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun with Display Saddle Drum Top Cover and Magazine - marked dot 1945 German Field Equipment and the decoration is just

and the decoration is just wonderful

A tragedy on everyone's part

The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 408 on the dovetail

Glider deliveries were not to be delayed by shortages of equipment not critical to safe flying

above a hand carved Luftwaffe Eagle perched on a wreathed Iron Cross First Class 1939 (EKI)

Original German WWII MG 34 Display Machine Gun with Display Saddle Drum Top Cover and Magazine - marked dot 1945 German Field Equipment and the decoration is justOriginal Item: One of a Kind! This is an original WWII issue MG34 display machine gun, and it is definitely one of the best and most interesting that we have had in recent times. Most are familiar with the standard MG34 using 50 round belts with starter tabs in basket belt carriers. However, there were some that ended up outfitted with top covers and feed trays that enabled them to use the use the DT15 Doppel Trommel 75rd "Saddle Drum" magazines