British Victorian Courier Message Pouch with Belt MG 08-15 Maxim Though used before this

Though used before this

Standard design employed an octagon barrel

thanks to its protective strength

image depicts a wounded American soldier wearing a bandage around his head set against a barren battle field with a dark sky located in the background

British Victorian Courier Message Pouch with Belt MG 08-15 Maxim Though used before thisNew Made Item: Top Quality brown leather message pouches complete with belt and brass fittings. This pouch was designed to be worn in the middle of the back. The leather belt was worn over one shoulder and under the other. From a time when battlefield communications were carried by Military Couriers and were safe in the pouch which the courier could not reach. Only the recipient could open the pouch. The securest way of transporting written orders