Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Cavalry Type 44 Carbine M38 Ammo Pouch with Star & Partial Strap

Item DescriptionOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Cavalry Group of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) was formed on April 21, 1933, consisting of the IJA 1st Cavalry Brigade and IJA 4th Cavalry Brigade. It was originally assigned to the Kwantung Army. The IJA 3rd Cavalry Brigade was added in October 1937.On July 11, 1938, the Cavalry Group was assigned to the North China Area Army. IJA 4th Cavalry Brigade was detached to the Central China Expeditionary Army's Second Army on October 11, 1938. On November 11, 1938, the Cavalry Group was assigned to the Japanese Twelfth Army. At the end of January 1939, the Cavalry Group was assigned to the Mongolia Garrison Army.The Cavalry Group was disbanded on December 1, 1942, with the formation of the Third Tank Division.This ammunition pouch is in great, field used condition without any extensive damage present. The leather is worn with minor cracking in the finish but is still solid. The interior shows field use and there are some faint Kanji markings under the lid, which are probably a date, but are too faded to read. The front of the lid has a period-attached star insignia with verdigris around it. The pouch comes with a partial broken leather strap meant to carry the pouch or to wear as a belt. The buckle is present but one side is entirely torn off and gone.Comes ready for further research and display.Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsEligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle