1943 GI Paratrooper M1936 Musette Bag Pack Arnold Mkd

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This listing represents one of the most popularly collected WWII GI Field Gear items. you have the ubiquitous M1936 Musette pack dated 1943 and manufactured by the Arnold Manufacturing Company, a noted contractor of GI canvas field gear. It is in outstanding condition, has the highly desirable WWII light brownish- OD canvas color. T is no dry rot and the structural integrity is sound. Paratroopers and Army Officers predominantly carried Musette packs as part of their field gear rigs. GIs along with paratroopers opted to eventually carry Musette packs versus the M-1928 assault packs once they invaded France. (Musettes could store more personal gear, and Musette packs were less limiting than the assault packs.) They were used when the paratrooper went on leave as luggage. Under the flap are the date and manufacturer markings that are light but legible. The pack measures approximately twelve by fourteen inches when collapsed. The flap opens to a pack or haversack. T is a divider in the packet. Also, it has a loop sewn to the inside of the pack for securing an item or equipment. The left side of the pack has a small external pocket, measuring about five by seven inches with a steel button. The back of the pack, which rests against the GI has an external pocket. It does not have a flap, but buttons up with a steel button. The flap has 2 steel buckles and the body of the pack has 2 heavy canvas straps that come up to secure the flap. US is stenciled on the Musette's flap. On the top of the back of the pack are 2 adjustable heavy canvas straps with steel J spring-loaded clips. On the back, are two D-rings, to which a shoulder snap (not included) snapped. All straps and buckles retain their integrity. All the stitching is intact except the side pocket's flap has separated along the top (and probably can be restitched). T are no fraying, signs of wear or dry rot. T is only light, normal soiling from use in the field. T is some storage (rust like) stains. T are a couple of nips to the base of the bag. A favorite of paratroopers and GIs, the Musette pack is a truly neat piece of WWII GI field gear (and frankly I can not collect enough of them). Further, this is dated 1943, considered early in the war when the issue was in doubt. Gear dated 1943 is coveted as equipment issued in 1943 was used up on two fronts in the ensuing two to three years of combat. Paratroopers making the Normandy Jump carried M1936 packs on their combat rigs. I have included a photo from page 70 of GI, Government Issue, A Collector's Guide to the European Theatre depicting a musette pack. This 1943 Musette Pack with the light brownish-OD canvas marked Arnold Mfg. in outstanding condition would make a wonderful, upgrade and/or completion to a WWII Paratrooper and/or GI field gear or officer's collection. It also would be perfect for re-enactors, and would look terrific in your display, museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations. I am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, etc., this week. Please do a seller-search using my ebay username martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Payment in US Dollars is due within 11 days of the listing's conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Checks are fine but I generally clear them. Money Orders and Bank Checks ship ASAP. Items paid through Pay Pal will ship when the funds clear and are transferred to my bank account. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. W First Class Postage is offered, I insist on a padded bag so a delivery tracking slip can be used. The cost of First Class includes the padded pad. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. For Pay Pal purchases of $250 and larger, a signature return receipt/tracking and insurance are mandatory. If outside the States this will change. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Insurance and tracking on large size... read more

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