What is this webbing bag from?
 

I just picked this up. Never seen one before. 4.5 x 12 x 18 inches
20MM what? Mounted to what?
Thanks.

I used to have one of those bags also but never saw any reference to what they were used for or what was carried inside them. I have seen others around so not rare but what was around back then that was 20MM other than the Polsten if in fact it was gun related?
Derk

Others are in the same boat. Google brings up a few hits.

https://hatchfive.wordpress.com/2016...0mm-mountings/

That style of tab end for a loose strap is also on the Canadian copied Browning 9mms were made for China that included a hollow wooden shoulder stock. The belt loop has a spring steel clip and a piece of webbing that resembles the one in the picture. The little clip is unusual and scarce.

Oerlikon, Hispano? Two different 20mm cartridges, but both in use pre- and post-'45.

Could it be part of the kit issued for the CMP's fitted with the 20mm AA setup?

David

20mm Polsten
 

This came with my Pack.

Attachment 91081

Polsten
 

Ed What was in the box and what does the label say?

Here is the best I can read it between the wax on the packaging and Ed's watermark.

Package no4
Gun,Machine, Polsten, 20mm mk1
Qty- Part no --- Description
1 -- 2511---- Reflector Mirror 20mm
1 ------ -----Case reflector mirror
1 ----------- Can oil machine gun (Can pattern)
1 ------------Brush Rod Cleaning Polsten

There is a Polsten on Milweb right now that has the same pack for sale: http://milweb.net/webvert/a2454

I have one of the 1942 dated 40mm / 3.7-inch gun versions which is massive. Keep meaning to sell it off as I was going to use it with my T-16 which is now gone....