Id say it was buckled.
very nice thread!
thanks to share!
WOW. I read through the entire thread, just fascinating. It makes you wonder what happened to those brave lads during their final moments..... Could be in the middle of a horrendous firefight, or maybe just righting a post home to mother.....What stories they could tell. I think the only positive thing is, the helmets that were worn (and judging from angle of entry/exit) most were, the poor lad felt nothing. Those ballistic fragments travel at very high velocities. Many many thanks for sharing, it does remind one that lives are wasted during these conflicts.
my new find with metaldetector , after my restoration
Lovely! I love it! It is not often you see a ground dug MG-42, especially a restored one. Great job!
Best Regards
Vegard T.
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Looking for militaria from HKB 31./977, HKB 32./977, HKB 38./977 or militaria related to Norway
thank you
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
Very nice you've done a great job restoring it !!
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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