A stunning matching pair of MP44 « Sturmgewehr » pouches. Typical late war construction in a yellowish canvas material and featuring the typical red bolt end stripe. The closure straps, the belt loops along with the « D » ring loops all are in late war soft grey web material. The belt loops are ink stamped with the maker’s code, the date « cea1944 » and the Waffenamt. Both pouches have their side compartment flaps made from tan pressed cardboard « Presstoff » and natural brown leather. Both side compartment flaps are from natural brown leather. The weapons components specialized pouch comes with the pouches. Both white web straps for attachment around the back are present. The pouches are in mint unissued condition. A rare and desirable set of pouches for any weapons or fieldgear collector.
This pair of pouches is published in the book « Ausrüstung Volume 1 », by Roly Pickering, on page 114.
