China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of Footnote: Melvin Frederick Ramsey was

Footnote: Melvin Frederick Ramsey was born on March 25

and difficult terrain

affixed to 25 mm-long metal bar with a horizontal pinback

as observed from the ground

An example of a wartime mirrored 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf collar tab

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of Footnote: Melvin Frederick Ramsey wasAn 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