MST Ammunition Bag

Name/Title

MST Ammunition Bag

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.85

Description

Orange Brown shoulder bag made of heavy cloth with 4 pockets. It is said these were made for the Michigan State Troops to carry Riesing SMG magazines since there was a shortage of the official issue mag pouches. The other story is these were for the 37MM tear gas gun rounds which were issued after the 1943 riots. Well made, no markings

Cataloged By

Chris Causley

Acquisition

Accession

2013.1

Source (if not Accessioned)

Chris Causley

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1944 - circa 1945

Time Period

World War Two

Location

Location

Box

Box B-29

Other

Store Room 2 Shelf

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good