Russian 7.62x54 WWII Russian DP28 / DPM Pan Magazine) with 10 x INERT Rounds fuze The thistle is flanked by

The thistle is flanked by a scroll bearing the regiment’s motto

4 Spike Bayonet saw extensive use during World War II

this cartridge dates from the year the Karabiner 98k was becoming the standard service rifle of the German Army

original blue primer annulus seal

Russian 7.62x54 WWII Russian DP28 / DPM Pan Magazine) with 10 x INERT Rounds fuze The thistle is flanked byThe DP 28 (Degtyaryov Pekhotny 1928) is a Soviet light machine gun chambered in 7. 62x54mmR, widely used during World War II. Designed by Vasily Degtyaryov, it was intended to replace the aging Maxim machine gun and offered mobility and reliability in the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front. Known colloquially as the "Record Player" due to its distinctive pan magazine, the DP 28 was favored for its simplicity, rugged construction, and ease of use.