Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction throat is marked “Braca Knaus

throat is marked “Braca Knaus Zagreb”

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

embroidered mounter's label on the reverse

Major General Ludendorff

turned-down collar which retains a magnetic metal hook and eyelet for flush closure

Germany, Wehrmacht. A K98 Rifle Cleaning Kit, by Gustav Appel Maschinenfabrik Auction throat is marked “Braca Knaus(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