M31 Zeltbahn

[BrodieBartfast]

Hello folks.

This one looks alright to me, but is coming from eBay, thus my caution. To my eyes, it looks like a decent M31 zelt with various period field repairs and some honest damage accrued through use. It also seems to have all of the correct fittings. This will be my first shelter-half. Does anyone see any red flags, or am I good to pull the trigger?



Regards, B.B.

[lebus12]

Hello, no red flag, but you can find a beller one or a new one, easily....
Cheers,
Michel

[BrodieBartfast]

Hello, no red flag, but you can find a beller one or a new one, easily....
Cheers,
Michel

It's just going to end up hung on a wall, so condition isn't too high on my list of priorities. It's also priced rather generously, especially in comparison to dealer prices. If it's an original, that's good enough for me.

I appreciate the help!

Regards, B.B.

[BrodieBartfast]

It has since arrived, and is now properly rolled up on a shelf. It is rather faded, and is missing a grommet, but the even fading and field repairs suggest this was from honest use rather than contemporary neglect. The fading isn't as severe as it appears in the photographs.



A careful inspection has revealed an RBN stamp on one corner, which I believe would date this zelt to 1943 or later.



Regards, B.B.

[Jb4046]

Looks pretty cool with a clear stamp at the very least. Wouldn’t mind getting one at some point, maybe even one of the Italian camo ones.

[Ullergaard]

I like the wear and tear on that one brodie!
Shows a lot of wear the way some of us like it.
And for a wall hanger it would look great.. or put a uniform in front of it.. looks great.. at least i think

Nice with the nr on it aswell
Good addition to your collection.

Best regards
Lt. Col
Ullergaard

[BrodieBartfast]

Looks pretty cool with a clear stamp at the very least. Wouldn’t mind getting one at some point, maybe even one of the Italian camo ones.

They're pretty affordable as far as militaria goes, and are of quite an impressive size when they're fully unfolded. The SS oakleaf zelts are nice as well, but much more expensive than these. Not sure what an Italian camouflage example would cost, or how difficult it would be to locate one.

I could hang it on the wall behind my display cabinet, but I'd have to find a way of mounting it that doesn't involve the grommets, as one of the two that are still in place is only attached by a few strands of cloth. I also like the worn look of it. It gives it more of a 'battlefield look'.

B.B.

[Jb4046]

Well i can’t go checking online for them at the moment. I’m in a chemistry lesson

[BrodieBartfast]

Well i can’t go checking online for them at the moment. I’m in a chemistry lesson

Concentrate on what you're supposed to be doing!

B.B.