What is it? value?

MP38 · 01-26-2012, 12:36 PM

It's a pouch of some kind. For what, I don't know? It is in very good condition, and is nicely maker marked with a stylish "LK". It is also dated 1940, and has a nice "eagle/WaA195" on it. Inside is has a pad on the top of the closure cover. It has a buckly type closure strap (like a luger holster), and there are some ink stamps inside from the leather maker.
Would like to know what this is for? and value?

Thanks!
Matt

MP38 · 01-26-2012, 12:51 PM

Perhaps I should add dimensions. Top cover measures exactly 5 inches length and 2.75 inches wide. From top to bottom the case is 5.5 inches. Also there is no belt loop on it at all. The back side looks identical to the front (as photo above shows.)

Hope this helps,
Matt

John Sabato · 01-27-2012, 12:01 PM

I think it is possibly a compass case. But that is just a guess...

alanint · 01-27-2012, 12:08 PM

A LARGE compass case or an aiming optic of some sort,. (the "L" is identical to the Leitz, (Leica) optics works in Germany).

If you don't mind my asking....how did you suddenly come into possesion of all this nearly pristine nazi era esoterica??

MP38 · 01-27-2012, 03:40 PM

Thanks Guys. Someone else on the P38 forum mentioned it might be for a compass as well. However, It seems really large for a compass. I was thinking a sight for a crew served weapon of some type?

alanint,

While I wouldn't say all this stuff is prestine (although this case definately looks to be in un-issued condition), the other case is very hard used, as is the ammo carrier, and entrenching tool. All this stuff came from a large lot of items. I had to buy the whole lot to get the items I wanted, and these other items really aren't my specialty. Just looking to find out what they all are for, and what they are worth so I can accurately describe, and fairly price them.

Matt

mlmahon · 01-28-2012, 05:07 AM

At first glance, to me, it looks like a case for an old camera lens extender or manual exposure light meter.

-ML

Ron Wood · 01-28-2012, 09:49 AM

I think the light meter is a good call. Looks similar to an old Voightlander meter case I had once upon a time.

DavidJayUden · 01-28-2012, 10:19 AM

And the stamped LK letters make me think of Lietz/Leica. I agree with camera optics related carrying case, be it lens, light meter, iPhone (just kidding), etc.
dju

JTD · 01-28-2012, 12:42 PM

I think the Lk is manufacture mark. Look in for sale section, WWII holsters for sale. Their is a 1937 holster with this stamp. John

01-27-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	I think it is possibly a compass case. But that is just a guess... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-28-2012, 05:07 AM	#6
mlmahon User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Port Neches, TX Posts: 80 Thanks: 51 Thanked 23 Times in 12 Posts	At first glance, to me, it looks like a case for an old camera lens extender or manual exposure light meter. -ML __________________ Knowledge is Power. Trust but Verify.

01-28-2012, 09:49 AM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	I think the light meter is a good call. Looks similar to an old Voightlander meter case I had once upon a time. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-27-2012, 12:08 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	A LARGE compass case or an aiming optic of some sort,. (the "L" is identical to the Leitz, (Leica) optics works in Germany). If you don't mind my asking....how did you suddenly come into possesion of all this nearly pristine nazi era esoterica??

01-27-2012, 03:40 PM	#5
MP38 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 464 Thanks: 36 Thanked 113 Times in 60 Posts	Thanks Guys. Someone else on the P38 forum mentioned it might be for a compass as well. However, It seems really large for a compass. I was thinking a sight for a crew served weapon of some type? alanint, While I wouldn't say all this stuff is prestine (although this case definately looks to be in un-issued condition), the other case is very hard used, as is the ammo carrier, and entrenching tool. All this stuff came from a large lot of items. I had to buy the whole lot to get the items I wanted, and these other items really aren't my specialty. Just looking to find out what they all are for, and what they are worth so I can accurately describe, and fairly price them. Matt

01-28-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	And the stamped LK letters make me think of Lietz/Leica. I agree with camera optics related carrying case, be it lens, light meter, iPhone (just kidding), etc. dju

01-28-2012, 12:42 PM	#9
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 428 Thanks: 218 Thanked 410 Times in 151 Posts	I think the Lk is manufacture mark. Look in for sale section, WWII holsters for sale. Their is a 1937 holster with this stamp. John