The MG
Gunners Belt Pouch M34 is basically nothing more then a spare parts pouch.
It's dimensions are aprox. 19,5 x 15,5 x 6 cm.
It
has two belt loops on the back and a D-Ring for attaching the Y-Belt.
Normally the pouch was worn on the right side, while a pistol was worn on
the left side.
From left to right:
- Leather and aluminium early war pouch (1939 dated)
-Artificial leather tan (Preßstoff) pouch with leather straps
(1944 dated)
-Artificial leather black (Preßstoff) pouch with leather straps
(1945 dated)
Below, the back side.
Note the difference in manufacturing, the left one is one piece, middle one is riveted, while the right one is stitched.
All straps and lid reinforcement are made of leather.
Below some detail and close up pictures
Overview of the front side of the 1939 dated leather pouch
Clearly visible the aluminium rivets which holds the wooden reinforcement for the sheet metal plate for the AA sight (anti-aircraft)
Back side of the MG pouch
Belt straps and D-ring to attach the Y-belt are visible
Right side view of the pouch.
The aluminium rivets that hold the clamp for the spare bolt are visible.
Left, maker mark, Waffen Amt and date is visible
maker mark is "Karl Barth, Waldbröl"
A view of the inside of the pouch
On top a leather flap which held
the wrench
On the left the clamp for the spare bolt
Also the wooden piece and the sheet metal plate for the anti-aircraft sight are visible
Front side of the 1944 dated ersatzleder MG pouch
Back side of the 1944 dated ersatzleder MG pouch
The right side of the MG Pouch.
The reinforcement of the clamp for the spare bolt is visible.
The manufacturer stamp and date on the inside of the lid.
Manufacturer : gut which stands for: Walter Schürmann & Co., Lederwarenfabrik Bielefeld
Date is 1944.
The 45 ersatzleder pouch with the normal way to carry the hand protector.
This item was used to change the hot barrels.
Back side of the pouch
contents
1. oil can
2. belt tag for repair purposes
3. complete spare bolt
4. ruptured cartridge remover
5. wrench MG13
6. screwdriver
7. spanner wrench for the cradle spring assembly
8. anti-aircraft ring sight
9. spare muzzle covers
10. hot barrel hand protector
1.
oil can
2.
belt tag for repair purposes
3.
complete spare bolt (MG-34)
4.
ruptured cartridge remover
5.
wrench MG13
6.
screwdriver / case extractor
7.
spanner wrench for the cradle spring assembly
8.
anti-aircraft ring sight (MG 34)
9.
spare muzzle covers
10.
hot barrel hand protector