China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive including pieces from The Canadian

including pieces from The Canadian Magazine and Canadian Defence Quarterly

92 mm (w) x 61

Instituted in 1962

5 mm x 175 mm x 33

Infantry Badge - Bronze Grade

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive including pieces from The CanadianAn 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