Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction with the pommel in the

with the pommel in the shape of an eagle’s head

and maker code “155/39” for Assmann & Söhne

throat is marked “Braca Knaus Zagreb”

Major General Ludendorff

embroidered mounter's label on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction with the pommel in the(Wehrmacht Gewehrreinigungsset). A complete and well preserved Wehrmacht issue K98 rifle cleaning kit, consisting of a magnetic metal case with retractable lids at the top and bottom, opening to reveal tools including a multi link pull through chain, steel oiler, two cleaning brushers, and a floor plate tool, the lid stamped with a Waffenamt mark and maker code of CNX for Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik, Berlin Spandau, the case measuring 85 mm (w) x 135