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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 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 Joe G of Houston Texas. They are also featured elsewhere on this Site as "guest" pouches. Images here are copyright to the owner.

1944

Nice example of a dated late pattern pouch. All steel fittings with multiple styles of rivets. No "Rbnr" prefix but there is a "44" over the number string. Rb numbers in straight line. Construction quality in many areas of the German war factories began to suffer toward the end of the war. This pouch is not as good quality as is found in early war pouches. Rivets used on the back are crude, the outer pockets use "bullseye" type rivets. Interestingly the middle pocket uses smooth rivets. All pocket bottoms are sewn. Photos used by permission Joe G of Houston, Texas. (joe_g44-378)

RBNr

Choice example of a RBNr marked transitional pattern pouch. All steel fittings painted field grey. Belt straps and equipment loop are held with rivets without reinforcement plates. The "R" in "RBNr." is under the thread providing further evidence that the manufacturer stamps were made before the pouch was assembled. Photos used by permission Joe G of Houston, Texas. (joe_g560)

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