MP40 pouch – jsd 1942
The magazine pouch designed for the MP40 or Magazintasche MP38 u. 40 was first implemented in 1938 when the MP38 was introduced as the new weapon for squad leaders or Gruppenführer. The pouches came in sets of two and each pouch had 3 individual cells for single 32 round magazines. One left and one right pouch. The left pouch had a extra compartment where a speed loader was kept. A wide variety of different materials, colours and designs where produced throughout the war. Leather, rayon, canvas where the main components used in the manufacture of the pouches.
Model: Magazintasche MP.38 U. 40
Markings: MP.38 U. 40 – jsd 1942 – WaA 927
Maker: jsd indicates production by Gustav Reinhardt, Lederwarenfabrik, Berlin
Colour of main material: Green canvas
Closing straps: Brown leather
Belt loops: Brown leather
D-ring strap: Grey canvas
Notes:
Lowlands collection – Do you have the other side to match this pouch? Feel free to contact me!
