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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.
(above) - Kriegsmarine soldiers on a march. Author's Collection
(above) - A group of Kriegsmarine soldiers pose for a picture. Most if not all are wearing
K98 pouches. Author's Collection
Quote
"This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism"
Josef Stalin - 22nd June 1941
(above) Inspection by the Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine Group Command West, Admiral Wilhelm Marschall. South of France 1942
(Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-027-1479-08)
WWII German M1911 K98 Rifle Ammunition Pouch - Late Pattern Kriegsmarine Gallery
These are late pattern Kriegsmarine (Navy) pouches which are from my personal collection. These pouches have steel hardware with short permanent belt straps. These types of pouches with KM stamps are hard to find.
Late pattern black pebbled leather. Clip dividers are present. Small eagle is stamped on back. The wing measures about 11 mm wide, 9mm high. The Courier style "M" measures 4mm wide by 3mm high. About 75% of original gray paint remains on equipment "D" ring. (20070730-02)
