Original U.S. WWII M-1941 USMC 2nd Pattern Haversack - Lower Bag Hand Select:Yes for reference only

for reference only

Our return spring assemblies are supplied in an original screw-top steel case

For whatever reason

At the outbreak of WW2 Britain was again sorrowfully unprepared and all types of items were "pressed" into service

- Batch code found in rear of skirt (over wearer's nape of neck)

Original U.S. WWII M-1941 USMC 2nd Pattern Haversack - Lower Bag Hand Select:Yes for reference onlyOriginal Item: The USMC M 1941 Haversack (upper bag) and Knapsack (lower bag) were a two piece pack system issued to the United States Marine Corps in World War II through the early years of the Vietnam War. The knapsack (lower bag) had two straps to close its main flap and side straps to hold the lower arms of the horseshoe blanket roll (if rolled the long way). Short straps on the bottom of the Haversack attached the knapsack, when it was used. All