Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold Corporal Huff volunteered to lead

Corporal Huff volunteered to lead a six-man patrol with the mission of determining the location and strength of an enemy unit which was delivering fire on the exposed right flank of his company

A Luftwaffe Civilian Technician’s insignia

an Oberhordenführer/Oberrottenführer sleeve insignia

Krepps - Modern Issue-  Bronze gilt and enamels

on January 9

Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold Corporal Huff volunteered to lead(Laufschtzer 42). A rare Maschinengewehr 42 (MG 42) barrel carrier, constructed of a two piece magnetic metal shell with a three tone camouflage paint scheme throughout the exterior, opening with a functional hinge to reveal a hollow interior, in turn fastening closed with a retractable clip, each end retaining a magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of an olive drab canvas carrying strap, one end bearing a white highlighted inscription of LAUF