Description
An illustration of this rare toy vehicle appears on page 12 as item 730N in the 1939-40 “Hausser Elastolin Spielzug” as reprinted in “The War Toys-Kriegsspielzuenge, The Story of Hausser-Elastolin” by Reggie Polaine, published 1979. Metal toy Kruppe L2L 43 “Kruppe-Protze” (Kruppe—Limber) as used to tow anti-tank or flak guns grades excellent++/Near MINT with no wear or age to the original olive drab enamel. Limber measures 26cm long x 11cm wide x 8.5cm high and is complete with nine rubber-tired wheels (6 road wheels and three spare wheels). Electric lights with battery compartment and original wiring, moveable turn indicators, steering, operable ammunition storage boxes, and the rare, often missing wooden planks carried to assist the vehicle through battlefield mud. Vehicle is accompanied by its original Elastolin composite figure, a 6-man crew sitting in the vehicle. The crew is wearing Feldgrau service uniforms complete with helmets and rifles showing virtually no wear or age to the painted finish. Superb example of a rare Hausser war toy complete with all accouterments obtained in Germany.
