Ammo Cans not included	All details correct	Shown from the rear
	Correct, maker marked reproduction hardware	Internal leather reinforcements

Reproductions of the fieldgray variant of the Tragehilfe Tasche 41 for the Model 34 & 41 Patronenkasten. With this harness a soldier can carry 2 ammunition cans for the MG34 or 42 and still have their hands free. We copied original bags as closely as possible.


These are entirely imported, hence they're less than half the cost of our US made models.

Use/ Wear: The original shoulder straps are rather short and tend to put the bags in one's armpits. We added 2" to each strap which places them on most peoples' hips, about the same level German troops wore their service belt. I "test drove" one a set with full ammunition and they ride much better than expected. The bags stay in place, and do not swing about, leaving your hands free to hold a rifle...or more ammo.

Fit: These work for the Patronenkasten 34 and 41 models, as well as the German WWI (sometimes called "Maxim" can) cans and the postwar Yugo copy of the M34.

Loading the bags: If one is using empty ammo cans, it's no problem to place them into the bags. However, if the cans are full, especially of live ammunition (which is heavier than blanks), this can be a bear. A can with 300rds of ball ammunition weighs almost 25lbs.

The solution we found was simple- put the bags over the cans. Simply turn the cans upside down, slide the bags over them, then flip them back and done.

Care: The canvas is cotton- do not use a washing machine or dryer!

Weight: We weighed loaded MG ammo cans:
Steel Can, 300rds of live ammunition: 22-23lbs (varies depending on case and round type).
Steel Can, 300rds of blanks: 17lbs.
Aluminum cans are about 1.5lbs less than steel ones.