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Brad
08-08-2011, 08:21
I aquired a German style ammo holder that has some markings on it and I'd like to identify it?
It was originally tan leather now stained black. It is the three compartment type with the brass D ring for suspender attachment.
On the back it is stamped in about 1/2" high script letters "RBH". Under that are some numbers. I can see ??0850??.
Just wondering if it might be real or a repo?
Thanks

Brad
08-19-2011, 02:30
I am surprised there is no input on this one?
Anyway, I made ir to a gun show since posting. It seems to be the opinion of a couple fellas that I know there that it is WWI German, but dyed black, probably for WWII use?
I dont really know.
Brad

RCS
08-19-2011, 05:54
Brad, try www.gunboards.com there are some really good German WW1 and WW2 uniform and gear forums

Sarge
08-25-2011, 12:23
The natural leather was dyed black on ALL WW 2 German leather goods from about 1941 on. Your ammo pouch was made in 1942 or later because the RB Nr marks first showed up on some things in 1942.
Sarge