Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold Corporal Huff volunteered to lead

Corporal Huff volunteered to lead a six-man patrol with the mission of determining the location and strength of an enemy unit which was delivering fire on the exposed right flank of his company

and bearing two silver aluminum wire gulls above oak leaf wreaths of identical construction

Krepps - Modern Issue-  Bronze gilt and enamels

an Oberhordenführer/Oberrottenführer sleeve insignia

A Luftwaffe Civilian Technician’s insignia

Germany, Wehrmacht. An MG 42 Barrel Carrier Hold Corporal Huff volunteered to lead(Laufschtzer 42). A rare Maschinengewehr 42 (MG 42) barrel carrier, constructed of a two piece magnetic metal shell with a three tone camouflage paint scheme throughout the exterior, opening with a functional hinge to reveal a hollow interior, in turn fastening closed with a retractable clip, each end retaining a magnetic metal loop for the accommodation of an olive drab canvas carrying strap, one end bearing a white highlighted inscription of LAUF