British WWII Vickers MG Paratrooper Tripod: Original U.S. Flags Reports and his Honorable Discharge

Reports and his Honorable Discharge

these are the early pattern and production

known as types 36 and 37

this example is simple and relatively early

It is in excellent condition

British WWII Vickers MG Paratrooper Tripod: Original U.S. Flags Reports and his Honorable DischargeOriginal Item: ONE ONLY! Truly rare, this is the only ONE we've ever seen. Introduced early in 1945 and discontinued in January 1947 this is the rarest of all the Vickers Tripods. Intended for Airborne use these were principally made of light weight Magnesium. Tripod marked on the crosshead "MOUNT TRIPOD. MG MK. 5" along with various other military acceptance stampings. This is our ONLY example, dated "L. P. 45" and Serial numbered "S25". British M.