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What were the contents of the M1910 Haversack?


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I am trying to put together an accurate display of the 1910 pack. You always see photos of the outside, but can anyone tell me what they were "officially" supposed to carry in the pack. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

David

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David, here is another image showing the basic load of an infantryman circa 1918.

 

The actual contents of the pack and the pack carrier would vary based on the date, the needs and duty of the soldier, as well as his particular unit.

 

Some of the items shown, such as the whisk broom and shoe brush are the exception rather than the rule in respect to what the average WW I Doughboy carried.

 

Other items, such as a housewife (sewing kit), foot powder and hardbread containers (4), rifle bayonet & scabbard, and squad tools are noticeably absent.

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World War I Nerd,

Thank you for the info and the break down. I was hoping you would post something. You have sent me in the right direction several times and I appreciate it very much. I am lacking a few things but I do have a very good start.

 

David

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  • 2 years later...

Both the M1910 & 1928 haversacks can be frustrating to assemble (that is in addition to locating all the desired contents!). Two people make things go better, but I think they designed the pack for an octopus, because you would need 6 hands to consider it 'easy' to assemble.

 

I thought I would post this WWI postcard (which shows a lot of nice early uniform & equipment); I suspect the original image was taken before WWI and found a market as a postcard after the US entry into the war in 1917.

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