The object: black leather pouch with sturdy stitching and metal studs.
History & recipients: the Kar98k was the standard German service rifle. Each infantryman carried two pouches (left and right). This equipment played a crucial role in the soldier’s battlefield readiness and efficiency.
Makers: manufactured in large numbers by many authorized workshops and factories across Germany and occupied territories. Codes stamped on the reverse indicated maker and year, details that today fascinate collectors.