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An original Afrikakorps / Südfront gas plane bag manufactured in heavy cotton canvas and fitted with two press-stud fasteners. This example shows clear field use but remains structurally sound, with typical sun-fading and staining consistent with North African service. A genuine and increasingly scarce DAK soft-equipment item.
DAK gas plane bags (Gasschutzplane Tasche) were issued to Wehrmacht troops deployed in North Africa and the southern front from 1941–1943. Unlike the European-theatre rubberised bags, tropical bags were made from heavy cotton canvas that better survived the extreme heat of the desert. They carried the lightweight gas cape used to protect against chemical agents and dust storms. Due to harsh climate conditions, surviving examples—especially complete bags—are increasingly scarce today.
The bag shows visible field wear typical of DAK equipment, including staining, sweat-darkening, and minor fabric fraying around the studs and seams. Press snaps function correctly. No tears or structural damage. No internal stamps present. A solid and authentic field-used example.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
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Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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