Shield support for MG08 German machine gun carriage. In steel, lower armour plate of the MG08's carriage mount used to support the large shield via 2 dedicated notches. Still showing some of its feldgrau paintwork, a bullet hole. With its fixing rod, rear pin. Piece with corrosion pitting, repainted, but very sound. Uncommon. Shield support for German MG08 sled mount. Steel lower armor plate from the MG08 sled mount, used as support for the large shield through two dedicated slots. Retains part of its feldgrau paint, with a bullet impact. Complete with its fixing rod and rear retaining pin. Corrosion pitting and repainting, but structurally very solid. Scarce item.