ASMIC2971 Posted June 29, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2012 Here are a few pieces of field gear I picked up while on vacation. The large one is a Boyt dated 1945 and obviously my favorite of the two. Enjoy, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted June 29, 2012 Inside of the buttpack. Can anyone help me decode the DSA number as far as what year this would be from. I presume Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted June 29, 2012 And my new Mona Lisa! Front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted June 29, 2012 And the back of Mona Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted June 29, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice marked pack! Do you know what the Boyt marked bag is? Saw one at the flea market but didnt know what it was. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 29, 2012 No idea Philip, it's not a patch so I'm in the dark. I just noticed the painting and had to have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 29, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 29, 2012 And my new Mona Lisa! Front. E.P. Takin Care Of Business! Darby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted June 29, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 29, 2012 Hello Drew Your Boyt marked bag with 1st cav div marking is a M-1944 cargo pack modified or made to M-1945 cargo pack standard. Notice the marks for placeing the straps on the lower front and back for the straps that would attach it to the combat pack.Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted June 29, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 29, 2012 Hello Drew Your Boyt marked bag with 1st cav div marking is a M-1944 cargo pack modified or made to M-1945 cargo pack standard. Notice the marks for placeing the straps on the lower front and back for the straps that would attach it to the combat pack.Allen Or the soldier might have removed the straps himself. Not 100% on the mods to turn it into a m-1945.maybe somebody with more knowledge on the mods can help. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenm Posted June 30, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 30, 2012 It hasn't been modified to the M-1945 standard, it's just missing the quick-release straps. The extra straps/buckles to turn it into the M-1945 are not fitted to this one. Would put money on it being turned into a simple carry-all bag by the soldier by removing the quick-release straps. Cheers, Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted July 1, 2012 Thank you all for the info on these bags. Two questions still. First one is directed at Darby, or anyone else, what does E.P. stand for? Second, can anyone help me on dating the Vietnam butt back? Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimM Posted August 2, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 2, 2012 Thank you all for the info on these bags. Two questions still. First one is directed at Darby, or anyone else, what does E.P. stand for? Second, can anyone help me on dating the Vietnam butt back? Drew ********************************************************** Good Grief Youngster: E. P. is for Elvis Presley - "Taking Care of Business" his motto ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 2, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 2, 2012 Thank you all for the info on these bags. Two questions still. First one is directed at Darby, or anyone else, what does E.P. stand for? Second, can anyone help me on dating the Vietnam butt back? Drew What Jim said......Elvis Presley! Son are you one of those "aliens" from out space we've been hearing about? :think: Oh and your second question.....Elvis carried one just like it in the late fifty's and early sixties in Germany. I think it predates that however. Also let me tell you that while he was carrying it......he was "taking care of business"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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