MP40 pouches – eqr 42
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.
Markings: eqr 41 – MP38 u. 40
Maker: G. Passier & Sohn, Sattlerwarenfabrik, Hannover 1W, Strasse der S.A.
Colour of main material: Gray canvas
Closing straps: Smooth brown leather
Belt loops: Smooth brown leather
D-ring strap: Smooth brown leather
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