Vietnam US Army M1956 Canvas Ammo Mag Magazine Pouch Set - 2nd Pat 1963 - XLTN 1

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RARE: Vietnam Era US Army M1956 Canvas Small Arms Ammo or Magazine Pouch Set - Set of Two - Both Dated 1963 - Excellent ConditionUp for auction is Vietnam Era US M1956 Canvas Small Arms Ammo or Magazine Pouch Set. There are two pouches in this set. This pouches are both in Excellent Condition, see photo's for Condition. The side grenade straps and long suspender strap are all present. No alice clips. 2nd Pattern, no grommet in the retention strap. Both Contract Dated 1963. The US logo on the front, is present. Hard to find a matching set with the same contract date.Made from cotton duck, the M1956 Universal Ammunition Case was designed to accommodate various ammo loads, such as a folded bandoleer containing six 8-round clips of M1 ammunition or two BAR magazines. In Vietnam, Colt Magazines proved too short for the Universal pouch and as a result a sock was often put in the bottom to raise the magazines up for faster retrieval during firefights. The case attached to the pistol belt via two slide keepers and had a supporting strap that clipped to the metal loop on the suspenders. In common with the majority of ammunition pouches, each case had strips on both sides for attaching hand grenades.These pouches were used to complete the M1956 Canvas Web Gear Sets.Please see photo.PLEASE VISIT OUR EBAY STORE AND SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE MONTHLY read more