Original Rare WWI Imperial German West Africa Colonial Troops Schützentruppen Leather Belt & Pouch Rig German Militaria Offered in near excellent condition

Offered in near excellent condition is a wonderful large size

military service rifle as most of these rifles saw heavy use in the Spanish-American War and early 1900s until the development of the M1903 rifle

shooting down at least three and assisting in the destruction of others

The brass guard originally gilt also bearing oak leaf decorations and a large Eagle over shield motif surrounded by arms

Original Rare WWI Imperial German West Africa Colonial Troops Schützentruppen Leather Belt & Pouch Rig German Militaria Offered in near excellent conditionOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. These are exceedingly rare! While there were some early attempts at colonization on the part of various German states, real efforts to become a colonial power did not begin until after the founding of the German Empire in 1871. In 1884, pursuant to the Berlin Conference, colonies were officially established on the African west coast, often in areas already inhabited by German missionaries and merchants. The