Germany, Wehrmacht. A Karabiner 98k Ammunition Pouch, by Just & Co, United Republic of measuring 180 mm (w) x

measuring 180 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Alois Rettenmeyer

surrounded by a light blue enamelled ring inscribed “FIDELITER & CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL & STEADFAST”) in Gold lettering

3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

two Canada items:

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Karabiner 98k Ammunition Pouch, by Just & Co, United Republic of measuring 180 mm (w) x(Patronentasche fr das Gewehr 98k). An extremely well preserved Karabiner 98k ammunition pouch, of multi piece black leather construction, consisting of three reinforced black leather cells, each topped by a retractable lid fastening closed with a strap perforated with a buttonhole meeting a magnetic metal stud emanating from the bottom of each cell, the reverse riveted with two loops for belt suspension, bearing an embossed manufacture date of 1942,