Thomas W Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Is this an ammunition pouch for the Lange Pistole 08 on the man's belt?
Naxos Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 I say map case, based on the folded over leather on the top-sides under the flap (to keep the content dry).
Thomas W Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks. Never saw such a small map case...
IrishGunner Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 I think the question was about the pouch on the right and the answer about the pouch on the left. But I could be turned every which way too... :whistle:
Naxos Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks. Never saw such a small map case... Irish gunner is right... I thought you meant the other case. The little one is not an ammunition pouch
Thomas W Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 Irish gunner is right... I thought you meant the other case. The little one is not an ammunition pouch The larger one is a Lange Pistole 08. There's another man in the photo wearing the same rig, and you can see that it's a pistol holster. Both men have the small case...
Naxos Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) The larger one is a Lange Pistole 08 ... ...fooled me ... Chip is the man that can answer your question Edited February 27, 2011 by Naxos
Chip Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 I think the whole rig, belt, holster and pouch are private purchase, probably commandeered due to shortages in 1915. If it is an official pattern, I have not seen it. At first, I thought these items might be navy issue, but I think my first explanation makes more sense. Chip
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