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E.Härring (2)

Summary

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

Quote

"My Luftwaffe is invincible. And so now we turn to England. How long will this one last - two, three weeks?" Hermann Goring - June 1940

WWII German M1911 K98 Rifle Ammunition Pouch - Guest Gallery

These are K98 pouches from the personal collection of Erwin of the Netherlands. They are also featured elsewhere on this Site as "guest" pouches. Images here are copyright to the owner and used by permission.

1937

E.Härring
Erlangen
1937

Luftwaffe marked and named to "Karl Kern". Dark brown pebbled leather. Maker mark text in straight line. All aluminum fittings. All stripper clip dividers present. The two vertical belt straps (smooth finish) are under the lower retaining straps. Pouches are owned by Erwin of the Netherlands and the photos are used by permission.