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0/0323/0003

Summary

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.

Quote

"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen me fight so hard." Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich - Commander of II SS Panzer Korps - (Commenting on the British Paratroopers at Arnhem) - September 1944

WWII German M1911 K98 Rifle Ammunition Pouch - Transitional Pattern Gallery

These are transitional pattern pouches that have no visible dates. This type of pattern features steel fittings, rivets, an open style belt strap that wrapped under the pocket bottom and slipped over a post. RBNr numbers were used instead of manufacturer names starting in late 1942.

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0/0323/0003

Transitional pouch with all steel fittings, original light brown pebbled leather. The pouch has suffered exterior heat damage at sometime in it's life, especially on the left pocket lid. The inside is in mint condition and has all ammunition clip dividers. The interior of each pocket has smooth black leather on the backside and bottom liners. There is no "RBNr." text. (20070227-02)

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