German MG42 barrel release catch semi-relic condition some original colour which is a rare find from the battlefield recovered from Monte Cassino the Italian battlefield of 1944 from a local museum which closed down in 2015

This is German MG42 barrel release catch which is a rare find from the battlefield it is in semi- relic condition more then relic the handle has snapped off. The catch is nice solid condition with some pitting but still has some original colour it has very little rust and has been very well cleaned up it is perfect for display or any collection. The barrel release catch was recovered from Monte Cassino the Italian battlefield of 1944 the barrel release catch was recovered many years ago and has been in a local museum since which closed down in 2015.A very nice relic from the very famous Italian battlefield.