Original German WWII Officer M35 Brown Leather Dispatch Map Case Captured by American Soldier - Dated 1936 Cannons so only 700-800 EMPs were

so only 700-800 EMPs were actually distributed to the French forces

and the barrel band is U marked

The ebony grip is a nice example with a lovely color and very tight grain

77th Special Forces GroupThe 77th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was activated at Fort Bragg

The return spring then pushes the bolt assembly forwards again

Original German WWII Officer M35 Brown Leather Dispatch Map Case Captured by American Soldier - Dated 1936 Cannons so only 700-800 EMPs wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. Map cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, pilots, and observers. The M35 map dispatch case was based on the Weimar era, Reichsheer pattern map dispatch case with minor variations. The M35 map dispatch case underwent a front closure modification in mid 1936, and an additional small front pocket was added in 1938, although the early pattern cases continued to