Original German WWI Trench Shield French Flags before being added to the

before being added to the uniform of the Hungarian hussar in the early 18th century

to the decisive Pacific engagements at Midway

The interior is fully lined in a brown rayon/silk

Top of the barrel still has a clear two line Series I manufacturer engraving

Original German WWI Trench Shield French Flags before being added to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic WW1 German Trench Shield constructed from steel that measures approximately 18 inches tall by 24 inches wide. Shields which were utilized by all sides (in various styles) and became noticed in trench ware in 1915. These shields were portable, weighing at between 20 to 30 pounds and had a close able peephole for firing. This German version weighs 30 pounds, the firing loophole is 2 inches by 6