rambob Posted June 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 24, 2014 I was digging around in the WWII personal gear tub I keep in the cave and blundered back onto this item. It is a light weight bag that could be used to hold clothing and personal items for a few days of furlough. The web strap can be used for a shoulder strap or as a carry handle. With the clothing removed it can also be used as a full toiletry apron. Take a good look at the instruction sheet that was still inside the bag to see all of the different ways it can be used. The item would appear to be mint/unused, but a Martin H. Hunker stamped the dickens out of it on the inside. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambob Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted June 24, 2014 The bag fully unfolded and the instruction sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted June 24, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 24, 2014 It's a very cool WWII PX purchase item. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeter Posted June 25, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2014 That is really cool kit. Probably not something a front line soldier would have had for his trip to Paris or Auckland, but an interesting kit nonetheless. Have you tried loading it to see how comfortable it feels? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambob Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted June 25, 2014 Peter, I haven't tried loading the kit yet, but it sounds like a good project for later. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted June 25, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2014 Kinda looks like it was model after a loincloth in the drawing of the GI wearing it. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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