British Pattern 37 MK3 Basic Ammunition Pouch - 1942

The British Pattern 37 Mark III Basic Pouch is a vertical, rectangular ammunition pouch introduced in 1942 to improve upon earlier designs, specifically to accommodate the longer magazines of the Sten machine carbine.

The Mark III was lengthened by approximately ½ inch (to about 10 inches total) compared to the Mark II to allow the lid to snap shut when carrying Sten gun magazines.

The Mark III was designed as a "universal" pouch capable of carrying various loads depending on the soldier's role:

• Magazines: Two Bren gun magazines or five 32-round Sten gun magazines.
• Ammunition: Up to 50 rounds of .303 ammunition in chargers and bandoliers.
• Ordnance: Up to four No. 36M Mills Bomb grenades, smoke grenades, or 2-inch mortar bombs.

In a good used condition dated 1942 and stamped with the manufacturer "J. & A. H" J. & A. Hillman.

This pouch is in an overall good condition with some staining in places.

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