China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of however others in collector’s community

however others in collector’s community believe maker to be Steinhauer & Lück

affixed to 25 mm-long metal bar with a horizontal pinback

86 mm (w) x 21

/ Canadian Infantry Bn

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of however others in collector’s communityAn extremely well preserved Chinese Type 56 assault rifle ammunition chest pouch. Constructed of olive drab canvas, it consists of three large central cells, each closing with a loop and wooden knob, accommodating a full ammunition clip. The cells are flanked on each side by two smaller cells, each closing with an identical knob. The reverse features crossing canvas straps for frontal shoulder suspension. A black ink mark on the reverse indicates that