Kar98k Ammo Pouch for Wehrmacht and SS

The object: black leather pouch with sturdy stitching and metal studs. Designed with three compartments, each holding a 5-round stripper clip for the Mauser Kar98k, totaling 15 rounds per pouch.

History & recipients: the Kar98k was the standard German service rifle. Each infantryman carried two pouches (left and right), allowing up to 60 rounds immediately at hand. 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.