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Feldhaubitz-Munitionswagen 98 (Af. 4)
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The Feldhaubitz-Munitionswagen - field howitzer ammunition wagon - 98 was introduced in 1898 for the transportation of the ammunition of the 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 1898. The initial model had a Gepäckgitter - luggage grid - on the Wagenkasten - wagon box. Single Feldhaubitz-Munitionswagen 98 in this design were still in service in the 1930s. (Iamge from: Handbuch für Heerestaktik Teil 2)
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Later, the ammunition of the 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16 and 18 was also transported with the Feldhaubitz-Munitionswagen 98 (Af. 4). The designation Af. 4 was assigned in the late 1920s. The Af. 4 consisted of a Vorderwagen – anterior wagon –, which was identical to the Feldhaubitzprotze 98, and a Munitionshinterwagen 98 – ammunition rear wagon 98.
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The front side of the Munitionshinterwagen 98. Most probably in the 1930s, a Zusatzkasten - additional box - was fitted in place of the Gepäckgitter. Vehicles which were converted were designated Ausführung A, vehicles which were newly manufactured Ausführung B. Observe the closed doors to the wagon box. (Image from H.Dv. 446/2)
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The front side of the Munitionshinterwagen 98. Observe the opened doors to the wagon box with the ammunition compartments inside. Now, altogether 60 rounds could be transported with the Af. 4. (Image from H.Dv. 446/2)
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The rear side of the Munitionshinterwagen 98. Observe the seats and the foot rest. (Image from H.Dv. 446/2)
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