China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive 1671 on the 3 o’clock

1671 on the 3 o’clock arm

complete with sash

with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

brown cloth tape bound

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive 1671 on the 3 o’clockAn 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