Original Indian Toradar “Tiger Hunting” Matchlock Musket with Fully Hand Painted Stock as Used by Nobility in Rajasthan - circa 1840 Category_MG 42 Mounts ) The 9th saw its

) The 9th saw its first combat on 8 November 1942

The change in the factory designated name and marking had to do with the fact that the company names changed

Most likely this is a standard NATO issued Beret

She was then placed in service as a training ship for naval reservists at Chicago

before the formation of the Waffen SS and 3rd SS Panzer Division

Original Indian Toradar “Tiger Hunting” Matchlock Musket with Fully Hand Painted Stock as Used by Nobility in Rajasthan - circa 1840 Category_MG 42 Mounts ) The 9th saw itsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is extraordinary, a fantastic Indian matchlock "TORADOR" musket, hand painted top to bottom with Tiger hunting scenes and other ornate designs. This almost certainly came from JODHPUR or JAIPUR, both legendary cities of the Rajasthan region of India. The name literally means Land of Kings, and this region in Northern India is full of magnificent palaces and other ornate locations, such as the Amber Amer Fort (Palace)