German Machine Gunner Badge WW 1 & Manufacturer Juncker Berlin
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:53508933 | Region of Origin: Germany |
| Theme: Militaria | Modified Item: No |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Conflict: WW I (1914-18) |
Original German Machine Gunner Badge & WW 1
Manufacturer Juncker Berlin
*********************************************German infantry with machine gun**********************************************************************************
You are bidding on a very beautifully preserved and very rare badge for German Machine Gunner from World War I. The machine gun 08 was named after it was launched in 1908. It was water-cooled and mounted on a height-adjustable carriage. From 19...15, the 08/15 variant was developed based on the MG 08. From the summer of 1917, the weapon designated as the light MG 08/15 was issued to the troops. The modifications were intended to avoid the time-consuming and slow tracking of machine-gun troops during assault attacks. The new variant should be able to be used in the front rows during the attack. In addition, the machine gun had to be able to follow the infantry dismounted. Too many infantry attacks failed due to a lack of machine gun support, or too many machine guns were lost because they could not be dismantled in time. Therefore, the machine gun was now designed as a light machine gun with a bipod and shoulder rest.
At the beginning of World War I, the army leaderships were not clear how high the losses were, especially due to machine guns. Sometimes this terrible weapon killed thousands of soldiers within less than an hour in assault attacks. In the German army, the soldiers introduced a badge for machine gunner, which shows the water-cooled machine gun.
The badge was worn on the sleeve. The original condition was left, here a rough rusty patina. A dream piece, you will be amazed!
Shipping is only insured. EU 8 euros, overseas 12 dollars.
Manufacturer Juncker Berlin
*********************************************German infantry with machine gun**********************************************************************************
You are bidding on a very beautifully preserved and very rare badge for German Machine Gunner from World War I. The machine gun 08 was named after it was launched in 1908. It was water-cooled and mounted on a height-adjustable carriage. From 19...15, the 08/15 variant was developed based on the MG 08. From the summer of 1917, the weapon designated as the light MG 08/15 was issued to the troops. The modifications were intended to avoid the time-consuming and slow tracking of machine-gun troops during assault attacks. The new variant should be able to be used in the front rows during the attack. In addition, the machine gun had to be able to follow the infantry dismounted. Too many infantry attacks failed due to a lack of machine gun support, or too many machine guns were lost because they could not be dismantled in time. Therefore, the machine gun was now designed as a light machine gun with a bipod and shoulder rest.
At the beginning of World War I, the army leaderships were not clear how high the losses were, especially due to machine guns. Sometimes this terrible weapon killed thousands of soldiers within less than an hour in assault attacks. In the German army, the soldiers introduced a badge for machine gunner, which shows the water-cooled machine gun.
The badge was worn on the sleeve. The original condition was left, here a rough rusty patina. A dream piece, you will be amazed!
Shipping is only insured. EU 8 euros, overseas 12 dollars.
