Original German Luftwaffe Z.F. 3×8 37mm FlaK 18/36/37/43 Scope with Eye Shade French Machine Guns The top of the box

The top of the box features wartime writing that reads:

It has been suggested that this particular rifle is the BEST CONDITION example known to exist and also of the highest Quality

You won’t see anything like this again soon

where it was redesignated an Engineer Special Brigade

5" circular patch of of the 8th AAF insignia hand stitched in place

Original German Luftwaffe Z.F. 3×8 37mm FlaK 18/36/37/43 Scope with Eye Shade French Machine Guns The top of the boxOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 3. 7 cm Flak 18 36 37 43 was a series of anti aircraft cannon produced by Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The cannon was fully automatic and effective against aircraft flying at altitudes up to 4,200 m. The cannon was produced in both towed and self propelled versions. Having a flexible doctrine, the Germans used their anti aircraft pieces in ground support roles as well; 37 mm