Original German WWII State Service Armband marked for P.O.W. Work Battalion 24 Vickers MMG Shortly thereafter Hindostan caught fire

Shortly thereafter Hindostan caught fire and was totally destroyed

The Bronze 14 1/2" Barrel has an iron core in approximately

However Wendl rifles were still being pressed into service during the First World War

The "V" leaf mainspring is far stronger than the spring in the standard Gahendra which is prone to breaking

38cal marking on the feed block

Original German WWII State Service Armband marked for P.O.W. Work Battalion 24 Vickers MMG Shortly thereafter Hindostan caught fireOriginal Item: Only One Available. The yellow German State Service Armband was worn by uniformed German personnel who were attached to the Armed Forces during WWII. Often, these were worn by men of the Reichsarbeitsdienst and Reichsbahn who were operating with the German Army in the occupied countries. They were also issued to Prisoner's of War when used on work details. This is a great example, in very good condition, complete with the prisoner