China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive Infantry Badge - Bronze Grade

Infantry Badge - Bronze Grade

92 mm (w) x 61

attractive patina on the cross

maker mark at obverse 6 o'clock "Castells Babka"

Clarke with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 Auction Archive Infantry Badge - Bronze GradeAn 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