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    Unknown WW1 pouch - stamped by RIR 221


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    Jens,

    I have seen several of these over the years and just thought that they were personal items pouches made by soldiers by cutting down a Zeltbahnzubeh?rbeutel. After thinking about this for some years, I wish I had kept one, as I now think that they may be the pouches for rifle cleaning accoutrements and supplies.

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    After checking the pouch again I got it! It is really a complete tent pouch, which was folded in the middle and sewn together. Thats why it has got two compartments and two repairs on front and back; these are the spots where the leather straps were attached to it. By its size it was maybe used to store Feldpost letters etc. Interesting item, especially due the unit LMW Abt.

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