Historical information

This seven pouch chest webbing was captured in Afghanistan. The webbing held AK 47/Type 56 Carbine ammunition.

This item Cat No 11268.2 is the first in a very large collection relating to Service in the Middle East, Iraq, Timor and Afghanistan by one Soldier. By referring to the above Cat No it will bring up all the other items in the collection.

Physical description

.1) Tan coloured Chestnut Webbing with 3 central ammunition pouches, each side of the three are two smaller pouches, at the end of each two are a single strap with no buckles or other attachments, there are two straps on the back which are adjustable but have been tied off at the buckle ends, there are two adjustable straps have a leather piece on each fitted over and have been sewn in place.
.2) In one small pouch was a cord with a loop one end, there are two other end has a metal piece that the cord fits into, presumably this is a Rifle barrel “Pull Through” for cleaning.