Original German WWI Maxim MG 08/15 Battlefield Pickup Display Machine Gun Serial 3770 b by Spandau Arsenal with Bipod and Bullet Damage - dated 1917 colts Some of the Latvian diplomats

Some of the Latvian diplomats stayed in the West and the Latvian Diplomatic Service continued to advocate the cause of Latvia's freedom for the next 50 years

but does have some engraving around the edge

on 15 April 1943 with a cadre of officers and sergeants from the 89th ID

This incredibly rare example features all original parts with the exception of the receiver

Original German WWI Maxim MG 08/15 Battlefield Pickup Display Machine Gun Serial 3770 b by Spandau Arsenal with Bipod and Bullet Damage - dated 1917 colts Some of the Latvian diplomatsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an incredible inert example of the legendary German Maxim Maschinengewehr (Machine Gun) 08 15, known as the MG 08 15, which is definitely a bit different than most we have had. It suffered bullet damage to the water jacket, and was probably judged unserviceable and left on the battlefield, where it was subjected to the elements for a time. It suffered relatively extensive rust to much of the exterior during this