Original U.S. WWI US Army M1918 Padded Grenade Bag With Original Sling - Dated June 1918 Water Jacket Assembly and Sestroretsk

and Sestroretsk

so we are not able to check the serial number on the wedge and cylinder arbor pin

but we do not know the meaning of these markings

However the style of construction and mechanics are nearly identical to previous examples we have had

and the leather liner band is still fully intact

Original U.S. WWI US Army M1918 Padded Grenade Bag With Original Sling - Dated June 1918 Water Jacket Assembly and SestroretskOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a Padded Grenade Bag, designated as the M1918, made by C. P. & Co. Inc. in June 1918. The bag is in an great condition, with only minor areas of fading and staining. This type of bag was specifically designed to be worn crossbody style with the pouch resting on one's side, making for easy access to grenades and other types of ammunition. The bag's padding provided additional