WWII German K98 Ammunition Pouch – RBNr. Numbered, Black Leather (Late War)
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 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.
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Historical Description
The standard ammunition pouch used by the German Army (Heer) and also issued across branches such as the Wehrmacht was designed for the Karabiner 98k, the primary infantry rifle.
Each pouch carried:
- 30 rounds (6 clips)
- Worn in pairs on the belt → total of 60 rounds per soldier
The RBNr. (Reichsbetriebsnummer) system was introduced during the war to replace visible manufacturer names with coded identifiers, primarily for security and production standardization.
Black leather examples like this are typically mid- to late-war (c. 1942–1945) and are very common, but still essential items in any field gear display.
