Original German WWII Melde Kartentasche M35 Map/Dispatch Leather Case With Original Contents Belgian Militaria The Engineer or Pioneer units

The Engineer or Pioneer units were responsible for clearing battlefield obstacles and making other preparations in the field

Guard: 4"W x 5"L

Mechanically it feels solid and cycles correctly

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Original German WWII Melde Kartentasche M35 Map/Dispatch Leather Case With Original Contents Belgian Militaria The Engineer or Pioneer unitsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Map dispatch cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, messengers, and observers. The M35 map dispatch case was based on the Weimar era, Reichsheer pattern map dispatch case with minor variations. The M35 map dispatch case underwent a front closure modification in mid 1936, and an additional small front pocket was added in 1938, although the early pattern cases