pioneecorps Posted 11 July , 2017 Share Posted 11 July , 2017 I have a sniper shield which I put up stares in my little den about 17 years ago, this was when I was a lot fitter that what I am now, I have picked it up but feel unsure of carrying it down stares then out the garden to take pictures of it, So I thought first, I would ask a question, is there a way of telling the difference of a British sniper shield to a German one. Any help on this will be appreciated Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Haselgrove Posted 11 July , 2017 Share Posted 11 July , 2017 Hi Gerwyn, I suggest, as a starting point, that you do a computer search using something like "Great War sniping shields" as that will turn up quite a lot including, in all probability, some threads on this Forum. Regards, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 11 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 11 July , 2017 Hi Michael, Thank you for getting back to me on this, I will do as you have said, and will do a in search in Great War sniping shields. Kind regards. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 11 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 11 July , 2017 (edited) I borrowed this photo off James Blonde who's a member on this forum, hope you don't mind James, I now know its a German sniper shield, mines in good solid condition, the shutter operates but the support leg as no movement due to being rusted. I was at the time thinking of having it shot blasted, and try and free the support leg, Thank you again Michael for your kind help. Gerwyn Edited 11 July , 2017 by pioneecorps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 11 July , 2017 Share Posted 11 July , 2017 Try 'Plusgas' releasing fluid + gently tapping with a rubber mallet, should work. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Haselgrove Posted 11 July , 2017 Share Posted 11 July , 2017 Hi Gerwyn, I'm glad you found something of interest. If you need the support to work I agree with Mike's suggestion but would leave it at that. Harsher treatment, such as shot blasting, will remove original paint and/or other markings, if any remain, and may well devalue the shield. Regards, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServiceRumDiluted Posted 12 July , 2017 Share Posted 12 July , 2017 12 hours ago, pioneecorps said: I borrowed this photo off James Blonde who's a member on this forum, hope you don't mind James, I now know its a German sniper shield, mines in good solid condition, the shutter operates but the support leg as no movement due to being rusted. I was at the time thinking of having it shot blasted, and try and free the support leg, Thank you again Michael for your kind help. Gerwyn Interesting picture that, it appears they have placed the shields the wrong way round. The curved lip was (I always believed) placed facing the enemy so bullet fragments would be deflected away from your lines. I'd welcome clarification from anyone who can say for sure which way these should be faced. My own example does not have a shutter plate so I'm not sure which way they went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Henschke Posted 12 July , 2017 Share Posted 12 July , 2017 I concur with SRD regarding the shields used back to front. Attached is an extract from 'Recent Improvements added to the Equipment of the German Infantry, March 28th, 1915' issued in October 1915. Note there are different types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 12 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 12 July , 2017 Thank you Mike, ServiceRumDiluted and Chris, for your further information on the sniper shield, this as added interest to a item I found, and apart from one exhibition as not been out of my den, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 12 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 12 July , 2017 This is the best that I can take a photo of it, in my little den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 12 July , 2017 Share Posted 12 July , 2017 Looks to be the German version from the shape of that cover and the flanges! No sign of the maker's mark, as referenced in post no. 8? Whatever, a nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 12 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 12 July , 2017 Hi trajan Thank you, its back against the wall where its been for many years, and it was a struggle to put it back there due to my fingers not wanting to grip, like they once did. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 12 July , 2017 Share Posted 12 July , 2017 Gerwyn, Purely out of interest, there is an an exactly similar shield currently for sale on ebay, the vendor is asking £163.00 plus carriage. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 13 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 13 July , 2017 Hi Mike Bit pricey to me, but if the vendor a dealer then it would be. just did a search on ebay, but I and I cant find the £163 with postage, there were a couple from the same dealer around the £100 mark, plus £13.20 postage. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 13 July , 2017 Share Posted 13 July , 2017 Gerwyn, The one I found is in Minsk Belarus, shipping would add £80! (ebay ref. 263013646974) Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 13 July , 2017 Author Share Posted 13 July , 2017 Hi Mike. German Armored Infantry Shield 100% Original WW1 Germany £163.00 plus £80 postage from Belarus. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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