rusl4 Posted September 10, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2014 I need help to determine when this cot might have been used. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattsmilitary Posted September 10, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2014 I have the same one. Id assume they were used as a bed in the field but im not sure every guy would carry one of these. Would love to hear peoples thoughts on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 10, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 10, 2014 This cot isn't military. The canvas should be either Tan or Green depending on age. Also military cots use two securing straps not one, and I've never seen one that is camouflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerbait Posted September 11, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2014 The wood frame looks military (I have half a dozen cots including a couple unpainted ones that are all military and they look just like this) with what is possibly a replacement canvas. The camo straps are WWII era USMC pack straps that someone stapled onto the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusl4 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted September 11, 2014 Interesting, thanks guys, I don't even remember where I picked it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusl4 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 11, 2014 so the strap is worth more than the whole cot probably? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Herd Posted September 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2014 I was in an Air Force Mobile Communications Group and we spent a week a month on a Bare Base. A tent city would be put up with trucks carring tents, cots, ang lighting dropping their loads off where the tent was to go up. I can't remember how many GP Mediums we would put up, but they had a team with ropes and spray paint mark where the tent pegs went so everything was in neat rows. Cots do sink in the mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted September 12, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2014 so the strap is worth more than the whole cot probably? No I'd say the cot is even if it's not military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted September 12, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2014 Mine is stamped us and dated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusl4 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted September 12, 2014 Hey Matt, where is it stamped, I've looked on this one and can't see any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted September 13, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 13, 2014 YES- MILITARY WOULD BE MAKER MARKED, DATED AND IF I'M RIGHT U.S. ARMY MARKED ON THE WOOD FRAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted September 13, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 13, 2014 I say civilian, just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 30, 2014 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2014 It should be marked under the cot on the canvas near the head or foot depending...but on the bottom of the cot canvas...never seen a US stamp on the wood...could be I missed it though...the end pieces would have the strap securing straps on them too.... The WWII cot would have the tan/khaki canvas...in the 50's they switched to painted od wood and a green canvas material and the modern version nylon and aluminum frame...the model I prefer...nothing worse than setting up a WWII cot and having the cotton rip down the center...gotta lay off dem donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne1968 Posted January 13, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 13, 2015 To help protect the original canvas from ripping fold a blanket length wise and wrap the cot around the width. You'll need two blankets; one where your back will lay ad one for your legs. I've done this with an already torn canvas and it has not torn any further. This functions under the same principle as making a stretched using wood and blankets and helps to distribute weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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