WW2 Romanian Ammo Pouch?

Recently acquired, by a friend in Deva,


very little use,


and perfect condition,


maker marked "KIROV":


Bottom:


Inside:


But is it WW2 Vintage

Kevin in Deva.

It might be WWII but in my opinion it's post war it's hard to explain why (the shape seems odd).

Sorry double post!!!

This post has been edited by New Connaught Ranger on October 05, 2007 04:16 pm

Hallo mihnea

thanks for your answer, I was thinking the pouch look similar to these ones in this picture



From the book:

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: 246, THE ROMANIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR 2, Page18.

Kevin in Deva.

This post has been edited by New Connaught Ranger on October 05, 2007 01:35 pm

Here is a discussion about original and post war ammo pouches: http://www.worldwar2.ro/forum/index.php?sh...o%20pouch&st=45

The differences between post war ones and originals are very small and it's difficult to draw a clear line between them.

In these picture you can see my original WWII ammo pouches (the small knob that closes the them is made from brass not steel, the same detail is on the black ammo pouches that were only made in WWII).

You should stuff it with some crumbled paper for it to regain and keep it's original shape. It would look nicer that way. That's how i store mine.

Hallo Mannlicher
thanks for the tip I will pas sit along to my friend.

Kevin in Deva

these look almost identical to that ammo pouch:

http://italianfront.com/romanianreprofullammorig.jpg

but these are replicas. but they are WWII though i dont know how accurate this website is...

TRAIASCA ROMANIA!!!


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