Original West German Cold War Era Bundesgrenzschutz BGS Border Guards M40/53 Stahlhelm And 1957 Dated Gas Mask Canister With Cover Sten Gun Left side of barrel is

Left side of barrel is etched:

and it is definitely also one of the best that we have had in terms of condition

Despite several determined German attacks

and this one would be a truly wonderful addition to your collection

which is why it has a significant amount of rusting

Original West German Cold War Era Bundesgrenzschutz BGS Border Guards M40/53 Stahlhelm And 1957 Dated Gas Mask Canister With Cover Sten Gun Left side of barrel isOriginal Items: Only One Grouping Available. This is a lovely pair of items that the members of the West German Federalised Border Guards were equipped with. The BGS was initially a paramilitary force of 10,000 which was responsible for policing a zone 30 kilometers (19 mi) deep along the border. It eventually became the basis for the present national semi militarised police force. On 19 June 1953 its authorized strength was expanded to 20,000 men, a