WW1 US AEF M1911 Pistol Magazine Pouch Marked Russell 1918

The WW1 US AEF M1911 Pistol Magazine Pouch Marked Russell 1918 is a standard-issue accessory used by American forces during World War I. Manufactured by Russell in 1918, this pouch was designed to carry spare magazines for the M1911 semi-automatic pistol, the standard sidearm of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). Constructed from heavy-duty khaki canvas, the pouch typically features individual compartments secured by a single flap with a brass snap closure. The reverse side includes a belt loop for attachment to standard-issue web belts. The pouch is marked with the manufacturer’s name “Russell” and the production year “1918,” signifying its authenticity and period of manufacture. Magazine pouches such as this were essential for soldiers equipped with the M1911, allowing for rapid reloading in the field. This item represents a typical piece of American military equipment from the late stages of the First World War.