USMC Vietnam Era M1941 Field Pack Cargo Canvas Combat Upper & Lower 1967 Dated
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M1941 USMC Pack System FSN 8 The Marine Corps M1941 pack evolved from an experimental model developed during 1940 by a board of NCO's from the 5th Marines and consisted of a haversack, knapsack, blanket roll and a pair of suspenders . These components could be assembled in numerous configurations, including:Light Marching Pack: Haversack only Marching Pack: Haversack and Suspenders Field Marching Pack: Marching Pack plus short Blanket Roll Transport Pack: Marching Pack plus Knapsack Field Transport Pack: Transport Pack plus long Blanket Roll The 1944 USMC haversack design featured a roll-top rather than the original standard flap and was produced into the late 1960's. It had a blanket roll strap on the top, a side bayonet attachment and a cartridge belt supporting strap at the bottom. The haversack also had a pair of eyelets on the top flap that were designed for attaching an intrenching tool cover.The knapsack's coupling strap could be threaded through the loops on the bottom of haversack to provide additional cargo carrying capacity, though this was rarely required in Vietnam. * This pack system is original USGI Vietnam era new old stock,out of long term storage. The packs are unissued, unused, however the bottom pack has aquired a minor stain from being stored in a govt warehouse for decades. The top pack has a few minor scuffs
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