Equipment & Field Gear

Original Second World War German Wehrmacht Verbandpäckchen (field dressing / first aid bandage pack), still retaining its original wartime canvas wrapping and period markings.

This example is clearly 1939 dated, making it an early-war production piece. The exterior retains several visible manufacturer and medical acceptance markings, including:

• “1939” date stamp
• Size marking “20”
• Maker-marked example, produced by Hartmann & Co., Ges. m. b. H., Wien.
• Period German medical supply markings
• Original wartime wrapping cord still present

The package remains unopened and untouched, preserving its original field-issued appearance. Interestingly, traces of what appear to be old blood staining are visible on the exterior wrapping, adding to the authentic battlefield-used character of the piece.

Condition shows honest wartime age, storage wear, staining, and handling exactly as photographed. An untouched and authentic early-war example with excellent display character.

Original WWII German K98 ammunition pouch (Patronentasche), constructed in black pebbled leather and clearly stamped with an RBNr. (Reichsbetriebsnummer) indicating late-war production.

The pouch is (in my opinion, what I can make out!) marked:

RBNr. 0/0570/0033

This code corresponds to:

• Manufacturer: Karl Kühne
• Location: Lüdenscheid, Westfalen
• Industry: Military leather equipment production, including ammunition pouches, straps, and field gear

The RBNr. system was introduced during the war to conceal manufacturer identities, replacing earlier visible maker/date markings. Identified examples like this are especially desirable as they can be traced back to specific firms.

This example features:

• Three-cell K98 configuration (holds 60 rounds total)
• Blackened leather typical of mid-to-late war production
• Original stitching and hardware throughout
• Clear and legible RBNr. stamp

Condition:
Good, honest field-used condition. The leather remains structurally sound with expected wear, light scuffing, and age-related patina. Hardware intact and functional. A well-preserved example of a late-war issued pouch.