French Foreign Legion Weapon Cleaning Leather Pouch Set – c.1950 s6 early interwar headstamp

early interwar headstamp

303 British inert cartridge featuring the distinctive U✦ (U Diamond) 1943 headstamp

and safety protocols during air raids

manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC) of Bridgeport

celebrating the artistry and practicality of everyday items from a bygone era

French Foreign Legion Weapon Cleaning Leather Pouch Set – c.1950 s6 early interwar headstampThis original French Foreign Legion weapon cleaning set, housed in a leather pouch and complete with oil bottle, cleaning brush, and multi purpose tool, is a fine example of post war French military field equipment dating to circa 1950. Issued to legionnaires and French Army personnel, such kits were an essential part of daily weapon maintenance, ensuring reliability in harsh operational environments. The pouch is constructed from robust brown