
Machine Gun Memorabilia – Volume 5, Number 2

Japanese interwar or early World War II machine gunner commemorative discharge sake pourer featuring the Army star, Japanese battle flag and a Type 11 light machine gun.

Swiss ‘trench art’ frame probably made in the 1920s. Made of Swiss 7.5mm cartridges with rim dates ranging from 1917-1922. The national Swiss cross emblem is affixed to top. At the bottom is a rare Swiss machine gun regiment shako badge affixed to the front with crossed Maxim machine guns. Cabinet photo is of a Swiss officer.