Launcher, Anti-Tank Rocket, 88 mm Raketenpanzerbuechse 54 (Panzerschreck)

Launcher tube hollow all the way through with four equidistant grooves along length; with flared band and equidistant attachment rods welded on rear of barrel (this is the breech guard); triangular-like stock underneath with curved trigger handle; two brackets on top at both ends of launcher tube probably for carrying strap; no strap with object; mounting stand undernearth in front; front end badly twisted, but could be straightened out to be made exhibitable; varnished with Cosmoline; with separate and removable blast shield, rectangular and slight curved with rounded sides; cut out curved section on bottom for fitting over launcher tube; clasp also on bottom for attaching shield to launcher; three fixed brackets on front of shield probably also for attaching shield to launcher and used with straps; no straps with object; shield, 16 inches long by 13.25 inches wide with 2 by 2 inch window with tinted glass; some parts missing and broken