| Accession Number | REL36574 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Canvas, Plastic |
| Location | Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 2005 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 |
MINIMI F89 Light Support Weapon (LSW) Canvas Ammunition Holder
Description
Camouflaged canvas ammunition holder for F89 MINIMI machine gun. The collapsible canvas bag holds 200 x 5.56 mm cartridges. A black plastic frame has the canvas bag rivetted onto the sides of the frame. The canvas bag has reinforced stitching. A nylon zipper divides the canvas bag into two halves. The camouflage is brown, earth, olive drab and light green. Markings - MADE IN AUSTRALIA. Manufacturer's cyphers on the inside of plastic frame.
History / Summary
F89 MINIMI detachable machine gun ammunition pouch issued to Australian Army units from 2000 onwards for use by machine gunners.