Original U.S. WWI M1912 Experimental Cavalry Ration Bags as used by Medical Corpsman Japanese Field Gear This change was primarily made

This change was primarily made due to the rapid advances in aircraft (and aircraft bombing technology) that took place between 1920 and 1939

Norton graduated in 1941 and commissioned in the infantry

It is a 1941 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner which was painted in Navy grey for issue to a USN Officer and member of the "Boat Pool"

A black stencil to the left chest denoted ‘U

Original U.S. WWI M1912 Experimental Cavalry Ration Bags as used by Medical Corpsman Japanese Field Gear This change was primarily madeOriginal Item. Only One Available. The M1912 Ration Bags were part of the failed experimental Model 1912 Cavalry Web Gear. The kit consisted of two bags that were used to carry rations and tools pertaining to the soldier and horse itself. The two bags lace together and can actually be worn on the back with the spring clips attached to the pistol belt. While these bags served to be rather impractical for the cavalry, they found a new home amongst the