[M56] Pouch, Small Arms, Ammunition, Universal - Early Grommet.

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... an M1956 Vietnam War "Pouch, Small Arms Ammunition, Universal".







This early war version is distinguished from the "Case, Small Arms Ammunition, Universal" by the presence of an eyelet in the release tab.

 

What do you think the frequency is of seeing these early versions versus the later version lacking the eyelet? This is the first one I have seen except in photographs.

Tim

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Here's one of mine. This one's '59 dated an in unissued condition.

 

 

 

 

 

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