WW1 Imperial German Bicycle Troops Despatch Case 1914

Scarce WW1 Imperial German despatch case for bicycle troops with early first issue date of 1913.
Markings to the mapcase show its apparent issue to a cavalry regiment ' HR5' of the Prussian XVI Armee Korps ( Metz ) 'BAXVI' . Shown as last issued in 1914.
In good well used condition with bicycle clip removed from rear . Hard piece to find now.

Code: 8319