Original Japanese WWII Late War Rubberized Canvas Jungle Arisaka Ammunition Pouch Spanish Militaria Nationa Archives

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the enormous mortality caused by smallpox and African trypanosomiasis and the fact that there were only 175 administrative agents in charge of rubber exploitation

differing primarily in barrel stampings

the 2nd Battalion and volunteers from the 4th and 5th Royal Sussex were formed into the 10th Parachute Battalion of the Parachute Regiment

Born August 25th

Original Japanese WWII Late War Rubberized Canvas Jungle Arisaka Ammunition Pouch Spanish Militaria Nationa ArchivesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Japanese Late WWII Ammo pouch for Arisaka Rifles, made from laminated rubberized canvas. As the war progressed and materials like leather became scarce, Japan turned to rubberized canvas to make items such as slings, bayonet frogs, belts, and ammo pouches. The rubberized items were especially more feasible for use in tropical jungle environments, where the heat and humidity would