Original French WWI Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG Chauchat Magazine Carrier Ammunition Pouch 40mm BOFORS There is some age toning

There is some age toning on the rayon white circle

having only light artillery and few heavy support weapons) to take part in Operation Tanne Ost

The corrugated bowl design was possibly to deflect bullets or to increase the strength of the shell

Watch case is 30mm plated brass with a stainless steel screw back

Kompagnie Infant

Original French WWI Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG Chauchat Magazine Carrier Ammunition Pouch 40mm BOFORS There is some age toningOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rather rare piece of French WWI kit. This breadbag looking item is constructed of canvas with leather straps and enclosure ties. This pouch would have been carried by the Magazine Carrier or Assistant Gunner. The Chauchat was the standard light machine gun or "machine rifle" of the French Army during World War I (191418). Its official designation was "Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG" ("Machine Rifle