Angled rod for cleaning the chamber of a German MG08 machine gun. Sometimes called a crank because of its shape, this bent iron rod with a notched end was used to quickly clean the chamber of the MG08 and extract a holster whose base had been torn off. Unit or machine markings, with the number 13 clearly visible. Tubular wooden handle in poor condition, missing. Attaches to the sled mount, often missing and not easy to find. Bent Cleaning Rod for MG08 Machine Gun Chamber Steel cleaning rod for the MG08, sometimes called "crank handle" due to its shape. Bent end with serrated tip for clearing jammed cases. Marked with unit or weapon number "13." Wooden handle in poor condition with losses. Attaches to the sled mount, often missing and hard to find.