oldabewla Posted November 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 1, 2013 I had this cover for a wile now and not for sure about it? It's made from heavy WWII canvas material and is mildew proofed just as the military did it! also the rear hook is made from brass and no markings or dates on it. I don't beieve it's a boy scout or a civilian cover but I could be wrong? they just wouldn't be made this well for sale to the public a cheaper canvas would had been used. I was thinking Korean War but the material is not the OD #7 it's the early WWII canvas as said earlier the only other thing could it be USMC? but the hooks in the back are not bent down on the ends like the USMC hooks are done. One other thing is it made up for surplus stores? but why when their was at the time tons of military issued covers out their. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RustyCanteen Posted November 1, 2013 Share #3 Posted November 1, 2013 One other thing is it made up for surplus stores? but why when their was at the time tons of military issued covers out their. Craig Well, there must have been a shortage of surplus covers at one point because it seems a bunch of M1942 F-A pouches were 'repurposed' into hand axe covers by surplus dealers. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted November 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 1, 2013 It may be your photo but that cover does not look as long as the standard GI cover. Have you tried to put an issue hatchet in it? Who is the maker of the LTD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted November 1, 2013 The cover is 6 inches long and a WWII hatchet fits in it. I put it up next to a British made WWII hatchet cover with the buckle and they are the same size. The cover is mildew proofed and for the civil market i don't think they would do that? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted November 1, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 1, 2013 What is the brand name on the LTD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted November 1, 2013 It Is unmarked, like on the early gear with the LTD . Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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