Original U.S. WWII Style Commando Grappling Hook Russian Maxim 1910 and the gun was unanimously

and the gun was unanimously approved by the board for the army under the designation "Vickers Machine Gun Model of 1915

with a canvas header with two intact lanyard loops

Completely cleaned and polished just like the day it was issued

Below is a recounting of the crash from this wonderful website

The weapon is fully brass mounted including a brass patch box to the Butt which when opened reveals a spare "as new" Nipple secured in it's

Original U.S. WWII Style Commando Grappling Hook Russian Maxim 1910 and the gun was unanimouslyOriginal Item: Only One Available. We don't know exactly when this gripping hook was manufactured, but assume it is post World War Two, and this is not the style rocket propelled grappling hook that was used on D Day. Instead this style was used by American forces for for anchoring ropes, ladders and lines that held equipment and vehicles. This is a very nice example and will add aesthetic value to any D Day display. It measures 19" long with a hook