I it's present condition i would say 2,5-3 kg or so. I am sure with the padding it would have been heavier.by robin morley
Regards, Lars
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I it's present condition i would say 2,5-3 kg or so. I am sure with the padding it would have been heavier.
Regards, Lars
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These were very commonly used on the Leningrad / Narwa front many are recovered , this one is in nice condition !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Thanks Lars, Thats quite alot of weight to be lugging around on top of all the usual kit.
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Great looking vest Lars. How would you like to wear that thing all day. WOW!!
John
I specialize in M1 carbines and Lugers.
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They were usually used by Troops carrying out an assault , once that was done or at the earliest opportunity the body armour was taken off !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Nice find Lars
Looking for the photo albums of Leutnant Emil Freitag, 3. / G.R. 377
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Lars nice discovery !!! ...............It was long since we heard from you.
I show some pictures of my SN-42.
Regards.
Philippe
Very nice indeed my friend!! Sorry about the late answer but i did not get a email notification about this post! Not good. Wonderful complete CH-42. I will think it's an original or...? Forgive me for asking but i never seen one i such good condition.
Regards, Lars
Thanks for the info mate
Cheers
Hi Lars,
I think the SN-42 was rebuilt after the war. I do not know if the Red Army to keep the armor long after the war.
Regards.
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