Original German WWII Melde Kartentasche M35 Map/Dispatch Leather Case With Original Contents German Afrikakorp It was issued to a

It was issued to a Airman during the Vietnam war that served as part of the 46th Tactical Fighter Squadron

KING was heading a Royal Artillery Training unit in England in 1941 and from his uniform we can establish that he ended up as a Staff Officer on the General Staff

this really shows its age and a lot of use

bearing replica period markings

or simply never marked

Original German WWII Melde Kartentasche M35 Map/Dispatch Leather Case With Original Contents German Afrikakorp It was issued to aOriginal 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