Battle Of Britain Era Nazi Luftwaffe Issued MG15 Machine Gun Saddle Drum Magazine or Doppel Trommel

Battle Of Britain Era Nazi Luftwaffe Issued MG15 Machine Gun Saddle Drum Magazine or Doppel Trommel

This is a WWII Nazi Luftwaffe issued MG15 machine gun saddle drum magazine or Trommel. It was manufactured in 1939 by Hasag, it is marked DT-15 (Doppeltrommel 15) and bears the Luftewaffe (German Airforce) acceptance stamp. The initials "Fl" are an abbreviation for Fliegermaterial i.e. aeronautical materiel and is found of Luftwaffe property. During World War II the MG15 was used in nearly all Luftwaffe aircraft. They were also used on ground converted MG15's and the MG34 in various rolls including armed vehicles and tanks. The Trommel has a 75 round capacity for 7.92mm rounds and was fitted with a release catch for quick reloading and carry strap. As is to be expected with German military equipment the build quality is superb. This one has definitly seen action and is still in good working order.