Original German WWII Pocket Watch in Case named to SS - Oberscharführer Alois Gruber - Fully Functional German Artwork & Posters DVD: Made in the Soviet

DVD: Made in the Soviet Union in 1985

This is a post 1881 trooper helmet of the South Wales Borders who before 1881 were known as the 24th REGIMENT OF FOOT

The stated reason for this was that it was easier to carry a Down Turned bolt weapon in a saddle scabbard while in use on a Horse or Camel

notably changing the recoil compensator and the removal of the bayonet lug and magazine dust cover to create the MAB 38A

tactical prescience and all around professional competence

Original German WWII Pocket Watch in Case named to SS - Oberscharführer Alois Gruber - Fully Functional German Artwork & Posters DVD: Made in the SovietOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a good quality Pocket Watch, just like my everyone's grandfather had, and it still works. It is contained in a white metal outer case with viewing window by Primus and is named on the back to : Oscha. Alois Gruber 12. 3* DF* This would indicate that the watch was issued or given to SS Oberscharfhrer Alois Gruber, who was most likely in the XII SS Corps during WWII. This rank translates as "Senior squad leader",