Question 44 pattern or 58 pattern mystery pouch
Hi guys,
I picked up this nice pouch/bag but it is a mystery to me. The original stitching was in dark green and most of the original stitching has been removed and many more adaptations in the way of straps and buckles have been added with a lighter cotton.The leather sleeves on top look commercially made and Germanic. Measurements are 12" x 8" x 5" deep. It seemed to of had a partition 4.5" in from the left hand side.
It has a handle like an officers valise. The side flaps are stiff.
Padding has been added below the 58 pattern style belt loops so I guess it was to carry something reasonably heavy.
The shoulder strap is a Parker Hale sling.
I picked up this nice pouch/bag but it is a mystery to me. The original stitching was in dark green and most of the original stitching has been removed and many more adaptations in the way of straps and buckles have been added with a lighter cotton.The leather sleeves on top look commercially made and Germanic. Measurements are 12" x 8" x 5" deep. It seemed to of had a partition 4.5" in from the left hand side.
It has a handle like an officers valise. The side flaps are stiff.
Padding has been added below the 58 pattern style belt loops so I guess it was to carry something reasonably heavy.
The shoulder strap is a Parker Hale sling.
Any thoughts on the original bag or the re-purposed bag ?
