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The three pocket pebbled leather K98 rifle pouch (Patronentaschen 98K) held thirty rounds of 7.92mm ammunition. Two pouches were carried by the infantry soldier making this one of the most widely produced pieces of field gear.

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"We and all nations have a sense that we have come to the turning point of an age." Adolf Hitler - 22nd March 1936

WWII German M1911 K98 Rifle Ammunition Pouch - Early Pattern Gallery

These early pattern pouches have no visible dates. This type of pattern has two belt straps that wrap under each pocket and slips over a post. Hardware is all aluminum.

No Date Visible

Kriegsmarine marked pouch with a swastika and "M", each in a plain circle and no eagle. Pebbled brown leather dyed black.  Smooth leather on two vertical belt straps and equipment ring mount.  Belt straps have been slipped under lower retainers.  All aluminum hardware that has not been painted.  All stripper clip dividers present.  This style of markings is considered to be the second type and was discussed on the WAF.  Photos used by permission Shannon Griffin ww2-collectables.com

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