China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of as observed from the ground

as observed from the ground

affixed to 25 mm-long metal bar with a horizontal pinback

An example of a wartime mirrored 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf collar tab

86 mm (w) x 21

/ Canadian Infantry Bn

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of as observed from the groundAn extremely well preserved Chinese Type 56 assault rifle ammunition chest pouch. Constructed of olive drab canvas, it consists of three large central cells, each closing with a loop and wooden knob, accommodating a full ammunition clip. The cells are flanked on each side by two smaller cells, each closing with an identical knob. The reverse features crossing canvas straps for frontal shoulder suspension. A black ink mark on the reverse indicates that