December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Lot consists of the following World War I US military field gear items: Grenade vest maker marked and dated 1918, four 1911 pistol dual magazine pouches (all dated 1918 and maker marked) with six magazines (three are the early two tone ones), Spanish American War era canteen with a missing cap and straps, Signal Corps flag kit (flags and pouch) maker marked and dated (1918), M1910 haversack maker marked and dated (1917), Pickaxe belt pouch maker marked and dated (1918), and a 1918 US cavalry horse feedbag. CONDITION: Canteen is excellent, the rest are unissued and near mint. Lot also contains the following World War II US military field gear items: Thompson SMG five cell magazine pouch (not marked), M12 tool roll maker marked and dated (1945), M57 canvas pouch with a large caliber cleaning rod assembly, M1941 USMC haversack maker marked and dated (1943), M1928 haversack maker marked and dated (1943), M15 grenade launcher sight in pouch with instructions, CS34 leather tool pouch (no contents), pair of boot ice cleats, three OD-7 M1923 cartridge belts, M1928 haversack with laundry number maker marked and dated (1942), M6 bazooka rocket carrier maker marked and dated (1944), Army Air Corps B-2 mechanics apron maker marked, M1921 tool kit satchel maker marked, leather spare parts pouch maker marked and dated (1943), and a OD-7 map and photograph case maker marked. CONDITION: Overall near mint, with a couple in lesser condition. PROVENANCE: From the Mel Hrubetz collection. WZ