Introduced alongside the Sturmgewehr 44—the world’s first mass-issued assault rifle—the dedicated three-pocket canvas magazine pouches were issued in pairs to provide frontline Heer and Waffen-SS infantry with rapid access to intermediate 7.92x33mm Kurz ammunition. Surviving intact pouch sets containing a full complement of six matching original wartime magazines represent the pinnacle of late-war combat equipment collecting.

Pouch Construction & Rig Architecture

• Heavy Combat Canvas: Constructed from rugged, field-grade olive/tan heavy duck canvas reinforced with white contrast stitching and durable leather/webbing closure straps.

• Storage Configuration: Dual three-cell arrangement tailored precisely to hold curved 30-round MP44 magazines, complete with the side utility compartment designed to stow the magazine speed loader (Ladebecher) and maintenance tools.

• Hardware & Straps: Heavy-duty steel D-rings, equipment attachment hooks, and durable leather fastening tabs fitted over steel closure studs.

Magazine Details & Mechanics

• Capacity & Specs: Six matching 30-round curved box magazines engineered for 7.92x33mm Kurz ammunition, featuring prominent stamped reinforcing ribs to prevent jamming.

• Internal Integrity: All six magazines retain their factory-original stamped steel followers and strong, functional tempered coil springs.

• Manufacturer Codes: Variety of iconic wartime contractor codes, including fxo (C.G. Haenel, Suhl) and qlw (wartime sheet metal contractor).

Source & Provenance (Sauce)

• Contractor Markings: Magazines roll-stamped with wartime ordnance codes fxo (C.G. Haenel Waffenfabrik) and qlw, accompanied by period StG 44 / M.P. 44 body markings.

• Waffenamt Inspection Proofs: Original German military inspection acceptance stamps (WaA 250 / WaA inspection eagles) stamped cleanly on magazine spines, floorplates, and pouch leather straps.

• Preservation Status: 100% original WWII combat-issued set with authentic field wear, supple leather fittings, intact stitching, and uncleaned period metal patina.

Availability

Available at: Armfoundry.com