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Ant56 · 1 August 2009, 03:43 PM

Have you ever wonder the history of the swiss ammo strap that you are wearing?

I do so, and start to do some research about it.

Here is some information which I found

Here is a very old ammo pouch called the M1898 pouch or known as the sloping pouch.

I am lucky enough to get one myself.
The problem with the 1898 pouches was that they were too tight, it was hard to get the ammo out.
This ammo pouch is used til 1911 until it was succeeded by the 1911 pouch or known as the K31.

Below is the picture of the 1911 ammo pouch

This double pouches take four straight pull chargers
Below are is a beautiful strap which made out from this pouch

Next is the Stgw57 model pouch

This type of pouch was only in use for a short period as a transition ammo pouch for soldiers that still had the old gray uniforms instead of the more modern combat suit with the big chest ammo pockets and the army dumped these on the market as surplus in the late nineties

Here is a picture of the strap using this ammo pouch

After looking at the swiss ammo pouches, you noticed that they have two stamp, one is the name of the maker and year that it was manufactured and the other with the letter J , M, A , N, Sz or Sch is the stamp of the leather inspector something like a QC check stamp.

Hope this information helps.

Mod please delete this thread if you find it inappropriate

Nahligah · 1 August 2009, 04:51 PM

Nice piece of information, thanks for sharing. Who made the straps in the pictures?

Trurolexer · 2 August 2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahligah

Nice piece of information, thanks for sharing. Who made the straps in the pictures?

He's the maker!!!

Thanks for the GREAT info, Ant!!!

louie · 2 August 2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahligah

Nice piece of information, thanks for sharing. Who made the straps in the pictures?

Threadstarter himself!

mfer · 2 August 2009, 03:04 AM

Looks good ant!

I'll get one soon I hope. BTW, you don't need to put OT in subject line. Thankfully this isn't like p.com. We can talk about what we want here!

JF23 · 2 August 2009, 04:04 AM

Great lesson and beautiful straps Ant. Thanks for sharing!

Ant56 · 3 August 2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Great lesson and beautiful straps Ant. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks JF for your kind comment.
Trying to share what i know.

Ant56 · 3 August 2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Looks good ant!

I'll get one soon I hope. BTW, you don't need to put OT in subject line. Thankfully this isn't like p.com. We can talk about what we want here!

Just trying to share what i know.
Nice to know that i do not have to put OT in this forum.
Thanks

Ant56 · 3 August 2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

He's the maker!!!

Thanks for the GREAT info, Ant!!!

Thanks TR for your kind comment.
Have a nice day.

niels74 · 4 August 2009, 01:30 AM

great post Anthony , really enjoyed that .. !!!!

argee1977 · 4 August 2009, 02:08 AM

The strap i was wearing today.

What it was a year ago.

Nica64 · 4 August 2009, 09:06 AM

Great info Anthony and very nice straps!

TswaneNguni · 4 August 2009, 12:58 PM

The Ammo's have a great feel,look and smell to them.Ad some history and each one is just that more unique.Geat post Ant.

Ant56 · 4 August 2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by niels74

great post Anthony , really enjoyed that .. !!!!

Glad that you enjoy it.

Ant56 · 4 August 2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

The Ammo's have a great feel,look and smell to them.Ad some history and each one is just that more unique.Geat post Ant.

Enjoy your strap post too.
Great catch.

1 August 2009, 03:43 PM	#1
Ant56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Anthony Location: Singapore Watch: Panerai Posts: 127	OT: Ever wonder the history behind the strap that you are wearing Have you ever wonder the history of the swiss ammo strap that you are wearing? I do so, and start to do some research about it. Here is some information which I found Here is a very old ammo pouch called the M1898 pouch or known as the sloping pouch. I am lucky enough to get one myself. The problem with the 1898 pouches was that they were too tight, it was hard to get the ammo out. This ammo pouch is used til 1911 until it was succeeded by the 1911 pouch or known as the K31. Below is the picture of the 1911 ammo pouch This double pouches take four straight pull chargers Below are is a beautiful strap which made out from this pouch Next is the Stgw57 model pouch This type of pouch was only in use for a short period as a transition ammo pouch for soldiers that still had the old gray uniforms instead of the more modern combat suit with the big chest ammo pockets and the army dumped these on the market as surplus in the late nineties Here is a picture of the strap using this ammo pouch After looking at the swiss ammo pouches, you noticed that they have two stamp, one is the name of the maker and year that it was manufactured and the other with the letter J , M, A , N, Sz or Sch is the stamp of the leather inspector something like a QC check stamp. Hope this information helps. Mod please delete this thread if you find it inappropriate __________________ Check out my online strap album http://photobucket.com/Straps66 http://straps66.blogspot.com/ Please feel free to email me panghc@starhub.net.sg

2 August 2009, 03:04 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Looks good ant! I'll get one soon I hope. BTW, you don't need to put OT in subject line. Thankfully this isn't like p.com. We can talk about what we want here! __________________ member#3242

4 August 2009, 02:08 AM	#11
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	The strap i was wearing today. What it was a year ago. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

4 August 2009, 09:06 AM	#12
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Great info Anthony and very nice straps! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 August 2009, 04:51 PM	#2
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	Nice piece of information, thanks for sharing. Who made the straps in the pictures?

2 August 2009, 04:04 AM	#6
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Great lesson and beautiful straps Ant. Thanks for sharing!

4 August 2009, 01:30 AM	#10
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	great post Anthony , really enjoyed that .. !!!!

4 August 2009, 12:58 PM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	The Ammo's have a great feel,look and smell to them.Ad some history and each one is just that more unique.Geat post Ant.

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