Original German Pre-WWII 1937 Dated Officer M35 Leather Dispatch Map Case French Artwork & Posters It is even maker marked

It is even maker marked and dated on the back: CARL BUSSE / MAINZ / 1941

Caliber: 11X60R

and has the correct early war aluminum studs and buckle

just try to hear that over the cacophony of multiple radial engines

Original German Pre-WWII 1937 Dated Officer M35 Leather Dispatch Map Case French Artwork & Posters It is even maker markedOriginal 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