China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Hold on full length of gray

on full length of gray lanyard with interwoven aluminum thread cord

the obverse entre presenting the crowned monogram

bordered on both sides with gilt rings

that he was single and that his occupation was that of Bookkeeper

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Hold on full length of grayAn extremely well preserved Chinese Type 56 assault rifle ammunition chest pouch. Constructed of olive drab canvas, it consists of three large central cells, each closing with a loop and wooden knob, accommodating a full ammunition clip. The cells are flanked on each side by two smaller cells, each closing with an identical knob. The reverse features crossing canvas straps for frontal shoulder suspension. A black ink mark on the reverse indicates that