China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of affixed to 25 mm-long metal

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

Footnote: Melvin Frederick Ramsey was born on March 25

crossed fouled anchors and chevrons in gold-coloured bullion wire

86 mm (w) x 21

and difficult terrain

China, People’s Republic. A Type 56 Assault Rifle Ammunition Chest Pouch, C. 1975 United Republic of affixed to 25 mm-long metalAn 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