April 5, 2024
WWII M1936 Officer's Musette Bag Named & Numbered 1943!
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This is an ORIGINAL WWII U.S. issue M-1936 musette bag, recently through a veteran's estate sale. These were carried by American Paratroopers of the 82nd & 101st Airborne Divisions during the D-day landings at Normandy! This pack is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, showing no rips or significants staining. This has the early war O.D. #3 (khaki) color & a strong "U.S." stencil on the flap. All of the buckles, brass buttons & straps are intact, showing little or no evidence of corrosion or fraying. The interior pockets & tent peg loop are intact & show no fraying. The interior of the flap bears the following faded maker's mark & date: C.W. BRENEMAN 1943 What makes this musette bag a true gem are the ORIGINAL MARKINGS stenciled on the flap by the U.S. Army Captain who carried it. The exterior of the flap bears his name, rank & service number: CAPT. J.W. FLEMING JR O 424507 This six-digit service number indicates that Capt. Fleming received his commission no later than 1940. T are also a series of large, faded numbers & letters stenciled on the back of this pack & what appears to be another series of numbers stenciled on the bottom of the pack, which have been obscured with O.D. paint. This is GUARANTEED as an ORIGINAL piece of U.S. issue field gear from the WWII era & would make a valuable addition to any militaria collection or gift for the
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