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H101156 M35 MAP/DISPATCH CASE. (Meldekartentasche M35)
BACKGROUND: 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 continued to be manufactured through-out the war. The M35 map/dispatch cases were issued with assorted map reading tools, instruments and accessories. Of Note: As with other armies the Germans had a Kriegskarten- und Vermessungswesen Abteilung, (War Maps and Surveying Department), under command of the OKH, Oberkommando des Heeres, (High Command of the Army). The war maps and surveying department was responsible for all army issue maps and worked in conjunction with the German Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme, (National Land Survey Office). Regulations dictated that army issue maps were exclusively for use of army personnel and that any reproduction or improper usage were punishable offences. German army maps were generally named and numbered and were issued as required.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Mid-brown pebbled leather construction case with natural aluminum fittings. Case is roughly 10 1/2" tall, and 7 1/2" wide with folding accordion sides. The case has a fold over top closure flap with dual overlaid, stitched on, vertical closure straps with rivetted on aluminum fittings. The top vertical closure strap has a rivetted on natural aluminum tip and the bottom, wider vertical closure strap has a rivetted on natural aluminum plate with three horizontal cut-out slots. Bottom, front center of the case body has a corresponding, rivetted on, oval, aluminum base plate with a raised aluminum bar for the vertical closure straps. For secure closure the bottom vertical closure strap would have the raised bar inserted through the appropriate horizontal cut-out slot and the top vertical closure strap would in turn be inserted through the raised bar. The front body of the case has a stitched on vertical ruler pocket to the to left side, seven vertical pencil holders to center and a small angle measuring instrument pocket to the right side with a quick release pull tab. The quick release pull tab has been torn at end. The top fold over flap covers the top openings of the ruler, pencil and tool pockets to ensure against losing the items. Reverse of the case has two, stitched on, vertical leather straps with leather reinforced aluminum pronged roller buckles. One of the leather straps has been repaired and is also torn. The reverse straps were designed to be looped and buckled to act as belt loops. The case has a two internal compartments with a central leather panel separator. The top edges of the side panels have additional small protective panels under the fold over top flap. The interior of the top flap is marked with a faint, illegible manufacturers name, location and date, The case shows moderate to heavy chafe wear and the leather is drying to the cracking point and should be treated.
GRADE** 3/4 PRICE $117.00
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