WW2 Nazi German Army Pioneer (Pionier ) Troops 25 Metre Field Tape Measure. Sn 21439 Antiques & Militaria

WW2 Nazi German Army Pioneer (Pionier ) Troops 25 Metre Field Tape Measure. Sn 21439 - 21439

This is an original Nazi German marked field tape measure as used by their Pionier battalions which comprised: Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon (armoured pioneer battalion performing engineering tasks during an assault from manoeuvre), Sturmpionierbataillon (assault pioneer battalion performing engineering tasks during an infantry assault), Gebirgs-Pionier-Bataillon 95, a pioneer unit trained for the mountain terrain, Pionier-Bataillon 233 (divisional pioneer unit), Heeres-Pionier-Bataillon 73 (Corps pioneer unit), Pioneer Battalion, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, Waffen-SS & Pioneer Battalions, Estonian Auxiliary Police. These sturdy compact tape measures were used for tasks such as building Heavy gun emplacements and other fortifications. Our 25 Metre example is in fully functional condition complete with original hinged winder handle and brass keeper hook. The brass case of the measure is 10.5 cms diameter and retains much of its original gray paint. The winder handle is waffenamt and marked ‘25M’ (Metres). The thin steel tape has graduated markings all complete and in excellent condition. The winding opening and closing actions function perfectly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21439

£145.00