GI USMC Field Canvas Water Bucket w Handle & Painted Unit Insignia JQMD 1938

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This listing represents a first for me. Here you have a small version of a World War II GI or US Marine Corps Canv as OD Green Field Water Bucket. This bucket is dated 1938 and marked JQMD, the Jefferson Quartermaster Depot. There is painted insignia to the bas e of the bucket similar to USMC markings I have seen on Marine sea bags. The canvas water bucket is in about excellent condition.The Jefferson Quartermaster Depot was the Government's own Field Gear Contractor. JQMD GI Field Gear represents a genre of collecting in itself. The JQMD manufactured canvas gear primarily for the Army. This bucket is smartly dated 1938.The bucket has a rugged canvas handle and brown brushed liner. The base is reinforced with crossed canvas straps. The bucket is collapsible and flattens right out. When stretched to the limit it measures approximately 10 inches in length and 7 1/4 inches in diameter.Of interest there is some lettering and at least one insignia painted to the base. You have the letters V.F.S. and S52. Also painted in red and black is a red circle with a black dot. I have seen this type of lettering on Marine seas bags. I am not sure what the letters or insignia represents.The structural integrity is sound. The reinforced base has worn and frayed spots, along with rust spots or age spots coming through. The handle is firmly in place. The body of the green OD canvas bucket has no stains, soiling or fraying. The JQMD and 1938 stamps are bold, clean and legible. This painted, small variation, 1938 JQMD marked GI or Marine OD Canvas Water Bucket is just what you need to complete your WWII GI or USMC Field Gear Presentation. The bucket could be used in a re-enactment or displayed. Domestic Buyers will be offered Free Priority Mail with a Box and Tracking. International Buyers will pay for Priority Mail to track and protect their purchase. This 1938 dated, JQMD marked, WWII GI or Marine Corps OD Green Canvas Small Version Field Bucket with Unit Markings and in excellent condition would make a fabulous addition, upgrade and/or completion to a WWII GI or USMC Field Gear Collection. It is perfect for use by 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, home front pieces, etc this week. Please do a seller-search using my ebay username martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Please read this section carefully before placing a bid. Payment in US Dollars is due within 7 days of the listing’s conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Items will ship when the funds in US Dollars clear to my account. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. Where 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. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat One Rate Envelope or First Class Mail International (the cost of the First Class includes a padded bag). International Bidders must pay in US Dollars. Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment. I save all Postal Service Receipts as well as copies of your payment as proof of delivery and completion of the transaction. It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to these terms. I have enjoyed interacting with buyers from four continents and dozens of countries. Many have been veterans, active duty GIs, home front family members in our war, authors, artists, teachers, museum curators, etc. You are encouraged to email with questions. I will try my best to answer all those that ar e received by Friday. (I am not always available on weekends when the items close.) If you perceive a discrepancy between the photos and descripti... read more

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