brass cross head and elevation mechanism
An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production of the new steel helmets began at the Eisen-und Hüttenwerke
in part: "This invention consists in an improvement upon the elongated projectile for which letters Patent of the United States were issued on the 28th day of October
The rifle is in good overall condition
The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZC 187
Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM/NCO Belt, Buckle, and K98 Ammunition Pouches (2) Other European Militaria brass cross head and elevationOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Here we have a great example of a WWII German Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCO Waist belt & buckle, paired with a set of K98 ammunition pouches. The Navy used the standard Wehrmacht pattern buckles, but instead of the Field Gray color used by the Heer, they usually painted them a gold color. However, this was deemed most likely not the best color to use in Kstenartillerie (Coastal artillery) emplacements,