Right guys we just want to ask for some little favours for some kit for the event for the specialist pioneers and for each zug.
We need each Zug to have an ammo tin for ammo reloads, this will be carried by one member of each zug. So I have an MG42 tin so we just need two more and i know some of you guys will have one that you can bring along.
For the pioneer guys can we ask that you are able to have two items for the event:
1) Some form of watch or stopwatch and 2) a set of wire cutters
now these of course don't have to be authentic but if you have them then thats even better and use of these items will be explained via a PM here or a five minute chin wag at the event.
Cheers for your help guys. 
I can bring a MG42 ammo can for us in Zug 3 No probs
Yep I can bring one for Zug 2, also have watch and wire cutters (Swedish)
I got a crazy backwards watch that should do the trick but unsure if I can get my hands on any wire cutters
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-WWII-Orig ... 1e7e0dd636
If anyones looking to buy some, I haven't the money spare to at the moment 
these are the cheapest of correct era ones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-ERA-SWEDI ... 1c35b0d348
think they are what pride of england will have.
if not mate just some cheapo ones will be fine, you can get from pound shops and the like just try to hide them if they are the bright plastic handles on them. may be able to have a look through my old tool kit when i get chance to see if i got something suitable if you end up struggling.
Zib have got these - [link]https://shop.strato.de/epages/61431412.sf/sec622d30555d/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61431412/Products/190664[/link] for 17eu plus shipping...
I have two original ammo tins which I'll bring along with my MG42 and 5cm mortar 
Is it wire cutters for barbed wire cutting or electrical wire cutting?
Zib have got these - [link]https://shop.strato.de/epages/61431412.sf/sec622d30555d/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61431412/Products/190664[/link] for 17eu plus shipping...
Those are post war but identical to wartime ones except for the grips which should be Bakelite.
Despite these being described as the "small" wire cutters they are actually pretty big around 18" long. If they are for stripping electrical wire then they are pretty useless but for cutting barbed wire, perfect!
I have a pair with an original leather carrier which I'll bring.
I also have a pionier axe/hammer with carrier if it would be useful?
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Good point mate, should have made that clear. the cutters are for barbed wire. the wire we are using though is reasonably small gauge so should not need a massive pair of bolt croppers to get through. but if anyone else has something suitable then help your pioneers out to get you onto the ruski's.
these are the cheapest of correct era ones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-ERA-SWEDI ... 1c35b0d348
think they are what pride of england will have.
if not mate just some cheapo ones will be fine, you can get from pound shops and the like just try to hide them if they are the bright plastic handles on them. may be able to have a look through my old tool kit when i get chance to see if i got something suitable if you end up struggling.
Found some cash lying around so I got me some
