Original U.S. WWII M-1941 USMC 2nd Pattern Haversack - Lower Bag Hand Select:Yes California

California

for reference only

but may also be separately used as a carrying bag

- Batch code found in rear of skirt (over wearer's nape of neck)

Original U.S. WWII M-1941 USMC 2nd Pattern Haversack - Lower Bag Hand Select:Yes CaliforniaOriginal Item: The USMC M 1941 Haversack (upper bag) and Knapsack (lower bag) were a two piece pack system issued to the United States Marine Corps in World War II through the early years of the Vietnam War. The knapsack (lower bag) had two straps to close its main flap and side straps to hold the lower arms of the horseshoe blanket roll (if rolled the long way). Short straps on the bottom of the Haversack attached the knapsack, when it was used. All