Original German WWII Leather Dismounted Pattern Bayonet Frog by Carl Hepting and Co. in Stuttgart - Dated 1943 MG 42 Ammo Storage It is crafted in full

It is crafted in full vibrant colors

(steadfast in loyalty) in a shield below

He likely returned stateside and sent it home from New York as it was easier overall

Both barrels are also marked with 65

however conditions were often such that little time was available for such niceties upon importation

Original German WWII Leather Dismounted Pattern Bayonet Frog by Carl Hepting and Co. in Stuttgart - Dated 1943 MG 42 Ammo Storage It is crafted in fullOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "dismounted pattern" genuine German WWII leather bayonet frog (Seitengewehrtragetasche), as used with the bayonets for the K98k and other service rifles. Sometimes called the "later pattern", it had the securing strap found on mounted patterns removed. This is a great wartime example, featuring black leather construction with white stitches, and the rivets and securing stud are galvanized steel.