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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.

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 - Late Pattern Gallery

These are late pattern pouches that have no visible maker marks or dates. This type of pattern features steel fittings, rivets, and short vertical belt straps riveted to the lower back.

No Maker Marks or Dates

"Diamond Leather"

Diamond shaped pebbles on black leather. Unusual leather pattern for K98 pouches. Horizontal stitching on lid straps and pocket bottoms are also sewn. All steel fittings with rivets used for lid corners only. All ammunition clip dividers are present although one is broken. Dividers are made of a clear celluloid material rather than rawhide. 60% of gray paint remaining on "D" ring equipment hook. This pouch was discussed on the WAF. (20070225-02)

Unit ink stamp
"1.H. Abt. Sch. Nord II"

Black pebbled leather with rivets. All metal fittings are steel. Ammunition clip dividers are all present. Text "R.Btr.Nr. is above number stamp. One outside pocket bottom is crushed with some of the pebbled leather worn off. The belt straps show little to no use. (20070522)

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