Does anyone have any idea regarding availability & estimated price for one of these canvas drum pouches as pictured in this example VS. the leather pouches (also availability, price)?
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Apparently, there are no documented evidence that the leather drum pouches were ever issued for use by the Imperial German Armed forces. Reproductions have been available since the 1980's (e.g. Gustav Reinhardt, Berlin, 1915 and 1916 dates). Original Leather drum pouches were apparently available for sale in the 1920's as after market commercial items (e.g. 1924 Pacific Arms Catalog ads).
The only documented original military carrying pouch is the canvas drum pouch or carrier, which is suspended by a loop on the belt. One canvas carrying pouch was issued with each drum magazine. The drum with the dust cover was stored in this bag.
Lastly, I guess, perhaps a cheaper option maybe a Canvas Bread Bag Pouch as a suitable alternative for the carrying the TM-08 and accessories. The MP-18 Instruction manual mentions the use of the bread bag (Brotbeutal)