K98 Ammo Pouches on eStand

[Stinch]

Of the two K98 pouches on eStand, the top one has a feature that I haven't seen before. The stitching is vertical (this is by itself is not typical for German K98 pouches) and is riveted . Any thoughts?

Rich

[19BARBAROSSA41]

not typical configuration But I think it's good .I have seen such ammo pouches before.

[Nico C]

no problem with these.
I have some similar as these for about 15 years in my collection.

[hcliffe]

Hmm. I've owned dozens of pouches, but never seen that before. They sure look original though. Must be just an unusual variation.

[JPhilip]

Hello Gentlemen,
no problem at all with that kind of configuration. Stitching can be horizontal or vertical, with or without rivets. I've seen a pair of ammo pouch with two horizontal rivets between two horizontal stitching.
ciao!

[Stinch]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm always learning something here. I usually avoid pouches with vertical stitching but now I know better . I seem to recall Yugoslavian pouches had that pattern as well. The RBNr on the pouch in question is 0/0570/003. Does the vertical stitching on K98 pouch straps show up with other manufacturers? If so, what do you have?

Rich