These (originals) are not as common as they used to be, market is flooded with reproductions too. I think the RUSCO marked is pre WW2 as I have seen RUSCO that are WW2 dated, but not certain.
Also heard that some pouches were converted to hold 12 gage shotgun shells but have never seen one.
During WW2 some of these 50 rd drum pouches were manufactured in the UK and rare to find for the collectorInformation
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