Original German WWII DAK Half-track Canvas Cover Balkankreuz Insignia Captured in Tunisia 1943 by T/Sgt. Francis B. Coombs, 301st Bomb. Group Conflict A formal contract with Bofors

A formal contract with Bofors was reached in June 1941

This particular fine quality etched bladed bayonet was intended to actually fit onto the Mauser 1871 Rifle which is unusual as many were never machined to fit and also lacked the catch assembly

Issued with a blued finish

interferes with the War Effort

the 29th Division garrisoned the German port of Bremen

Original German WWII DAK Half-track Canvas Cover Balkankreuz Insignia Captured in Tunisia 1943 by T/Sgt. Francis B. Coombs, 301st Bomb. Group Conflict A formal contract with BoforsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a fantastic piece of history from the North African campaign of WWII! This is a piece of the Canvas Cover for a German WWII half track vehicle, measuring approximately 27" square, which is hand painted with the classic German Balkenkreuz (Beam Cross) insignia used on vehicles and aircraft. This was cut off by a soldier in Tunisia after the half track was captured, and brought back as a souvenir. During WWII