WWII GERMAN PARATROOPER BANDOLEER
The item featured here is an example of the bandoleer's used by the Luftwaffe Paratroopers
during WWII. The construction
of the bandoleer consists of heavy fabric dyed in the traditional blue color. A total of
twelve pockets were provided, six on each side. Each pocket had two flaps, one at each
end, allowing the ammo to be reached from either direction.
The soldier would wear the bandoleer by draping it around the neck. This method would allow
easy access to the contents. In addition, the soldier could drop or pick up the load
quickly in case of combat.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German paratrooper items. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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guide is included here to address this question. The value of the parattrooper items is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
artifacts in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The bandoleer was also manufactured in a camouflaged color. As it was commonly done
with other clothing items, the
manufacturer's markings
are stamped on the inside of the bandoleer with black ink. Block letters are used
to spell out the information; R.B. Nc. 0/0762/0069.
The pockets were secured closed
by the use of snaps. The inside of the snap is marked with the manufacturer's name, which
reads ORIGINAL 6/4 B PRYM.
Notice the starburst pattern emminating from the male component of the snap.
This WWII German paratrooper item may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the paratrooper items.
If you have an interest is seeing other paratrooper collectibles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German paratrooper
identification guide. Where we cover insignia, field gear, head gear and many other items.
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