Original German WWII Era MG 42 Sustained Fire Lafette Tripod - Painted Panzergrau Revolutionary War which was installed on arrival

which was installed on arrival in the United Kingdom

The slightly curved blade is beautifully engraved and bears the Royal Cypher of a crown over V

The uniquely shaped helmet features a heavy steel plate

but for many years it did not appear

)  They arrived at Bizerte

Original German WWII Era MG 42 Sustained Fire Lafette Tripod - Painted Panzergrau Revolutionary War which was installed on arrivalOriginal Item: Only one available. This MG42 Lafette (German for Gun Carriage) ground tripod is possibly an original World War II era German manufactured mount or it was made post war by the Yugoslavians for use with surplus German WW2 machine guns. There are almost no markings on this mount with the exception of a "41" which could mean 1941 or it may just be a manufacturer assembly mark. This tripod was reconditioned postwar production ex Macedonia,