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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.

(above) SS soldier standing guard outside the Dachau concentration camp on December 22, 1933. At the time, about 600 political prisoners were being dismissed from the camp. (Bundesarchiv Bild 183-H29241)

Quote

"The German people has become strong again in spirit, strong in will, strong in endurance, strong to bear all sacrifices." Adolf Hitler - May Day 1933

WWII German M1911 K98 Rifle Ammunition Pouch - Early Pattern Gallery

These are 1933 dated early pattern pouches from my personal collection. This type of pattern has two belt straps that wrap under each pocket and slips over a post. Hardware is all aluminum.

1933

J.V.S. & T.
Frankfurt a O.
1933

Brown pebbled leather dyed all black, including the belt side. Hardware is all aluminum as is typical with early pattern pouches. All clip dividers are present although one rivet has pulled free of an outer pocket. Inside middle pocket is stamped "DRP FFO". The letters "DRP" indicating service in the Deutsche Reichspost. The letters "FFO" are for "Frankfurt an der Oder". This is a Russian capture pouch and previously unknown (to me) manufacturer from the beginnings of the Third Reich. (20081213)