Bakelite Tape Measure Germany in Inches ostfront Plain gray socks did exist

Plain gray socks did exist during the war in addition to the ones with various color size stripes

This is a decent example but is a little wrinkly

I can not say for sure the grommets are missing as there really isn't anything to indicate they were ever installed

The standard German blanket has a red and blue stripe

Bakelite Tape Measure Germany in Inches ostfront Plain gray socks did existGerman made Bakelite steel tape measure marked Germany but in inches. It works but it is a little tricky to feed back into the housing and the metal tape is prone to launching itself out which can be a little unsettling. It does have sharp edges, so use caution with it. It is marked Germany on the Bakelite, on the tape measure and the steel circle in the center. The Bakelite has scratches but no cracks.