Description: WW1 GERMAN GEW98 1898 LEATHER AMMO POUCH marked J.M. ECHKART ULM A/D dated 1916 WWI GERMAN M1909 G98 GEW98 GEW 98 M98 RIFLE AMMUNITION POUCHES in pebbled brown leather. J.M. Eckhart lederwarenfabrik ulm donau is best known for making pistol holsters. Stamped on the inside middle pouch ‘Z (‘H’? illegible) AK’ possibly IR 23 or IR 123, possibly indicating the infantry unit, but hard to read. The pouches may have seen postwar use, as it is heavily riveted and one replace strap and one repair uses the type of green leather used by Finland, but the Germans are also known for riveting repairs on these types of pouches. One unrepaired corner torn. Initials ‘V A’ or V and upside down V scratched on top of the middle pouch. In good condition for its age, leather still pliable. Kept in smoke free pet free home.
Price: 113 USD
Location: North Hollywood, California
End Time: 2024-09-18T15:44:07.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original