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Armchair
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Luce Center
Accessory pouch for belt
Title
Accessory pouch for belt
Object name
Cartridge pouch
Date
1943
Medium
Leather, iron, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 x 9 in. ( 9.8 x 22.9 cm )
Description
Leather, iron, and cotton cartridge pouch; rectangular black leather pouch with slanted sides, two vertical belt loops riveted to back and iron buckle fastened to another loop in center back, and three rectangular pockets on front with flaps, and straps that fasten to studs on front bottom; stamped mark on back.
Credit Line
Gift of Benjamin Rosen
Object Number
1946.217
Marks
stamped: back pouch: "RAHM & KAMPMANN/1943/KAISERSLAUTERN"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this cartridge pouch was found on Fermanville beach in Normandy, France. The pouch was probably worn by a German soldier.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
