Mitter2k1 Posted September 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 14, 2014 I started this project quite a few months ago and put it aside at the time. I have recently picked back up on it and need some assistance from the very knowledgeable members of the forum. Basically, I am compiling a list for my long term goal as a collector and that goal being to have 1 belt, haversack, first aid pouch, canteen cover, etc. by every manufacturer during the wartime years. So far I have a few manufacturers that are abbreviated and hope that someone can ID them. I will update this new ones I don't know as I come across them. M1910 Canteen Covers marked with M&C Co., P.M.&Co. M1910 First Aid Pouches marked with The M-H Co. (The Miller-Hexter Co.?), JPS M1910 Entrenching Tool Covers marked F.M.H.S. Co., H&P M1910 Haversacks marked L-D Inc. Thanks in advance, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted September 14, 2014 Here is another one I came across today. M1910 E-Tool Carrier made by N.B. Company Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted September 14, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2014 F.M.H.S. Co. = F.M. Hoyt Shoe Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted September 14, 2014 F.M.H.S. Co. = F.M. Hoyt Shoe Co. Thank you! That is one that has stumped me since I started the list. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 14, 2014 Here is another. .45 Magazine Pouches made by F.S.F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted September 15, 2014 Two more for the night. Diagnosis Tag Pouch made by OMO M1910 Pack Tail made by CP Co. Is this Canvas Products Co.? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 15, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 15, 2014 Here's a great reference for this kind of project: http://wing.chez-alice.fr/USA/US_equipment.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 16, 2014 Here's a great reference for this kind of project: http://wing.chez-alice.fr/USA/US_equipment.html That's a great site and thanks for sharing it Bob. Is there one out there that is as well laid out as this one that focuses on WWI? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fausto Posted September 16, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 16, 2014 Hi Mike, I can help just with L-D Inc. This would stay for Liberty Durgin Inc., Haverhill , Massachusetts. And you're right, the M-H Co. is the Miller-Hexter Co. . They used both markings on their products. The F.S.F. mark is the most elusive and not yet discovered, as far as I know. Dealing since 40 years with .45 magazine pouches, I could positively identify all WWI makers, but not the F.S.F. Hope this can help Fausto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 16, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 16, 2014 The F.S.F marking....is there any relation to the manufacture Froehlich? Froehlich San Francisco ? Just curious as I too have often encountered the maker on the 45 magazine pouches over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks you guys for this information. The L-D Inc. has also been one I have been curious about since I bought my M1910 haversack. Where is WWI Nerd for this one? He seems to be a never ending source of knowledge and can probably ID a couple of these no problem. I may send him a PM with the link. I'm going to see if I can figure out how to post a spread sheet of my current list and see if maybe the forum can assist with filling in some of the gaps I may have. Many thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fausto Posted September 17, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 17, 2014 Hi Doyler, At one time I thought the same thing about F.S.F. markings, but then I realized that, as far as we know, Sam Froehlich Company was located in New York City and started business with U.S. Gvt. early in WWII... Fausto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted September 20, 2014 Ok, here is what I have so far. I'm sure I have some errors within the document, but I am still gathering data and revising. Also, I think the company I have listed as N.R. Co. may be N.B. Co. with part of the letter missing on the stamp. I haven't been able to find N.R. Co. anywhere else on the internet. I have the tool carriers listed as M1910 since I couldn't find anything else that said otherwise. So, if anyone has any additions, edits, criticism, ideas, etc., LET"S HEAR IT! Most of the information gathered is from what I could find on the forum, on dealer web sites and eBay. If an item did not have a clear stamp, I passed on it and continued on. Any addition assistance would be greatly appreciated in helping me complete this project. When it is finally finished (If that is possible), I hope to share it on the forum and with collectors everywhere as a checklist of known war time manufacturers of WWI era US Army equipment. Thank you, Michael M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas36th Posted September 20, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 20, 2014 I have a M-1910 Canteen Cover clearly marked "F.S.F." " 9-18". Sorry but I also don't know what it stands for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted September 21, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 21, 2014 Michael, Here is the H&P markings on the WWI Hatchet covers and not seen on your list above (VERY NICE LIST) Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted September 21, 2014 Thank you guys! I'll add these to my list. I'm sure I missed quite a few manufacturers with my browsing. Are there any items I missed that should be added? If so, let me know and I'll add it if it fits. Thanks again, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted September 21, 2014 Share #17 Posted September 21, 2014 Hey Mike, Will check my gear and see if I can help your list out even more? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted September 27, 2014 Here is another one that I need confirmation on. Grenade vests made by C.P. & Co. On the subject of these vests, were they designed with a specific grenade in mind or as a generic do it all? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted October 14, 2014 Alright, I have searching high and low and this is what I have currently. I have added a couple of pieces of field gear and some manufacturers to the list. Hopefully I have ID'd the wartime manufacturers of just about all the field gear I can think of. If anyone has any additions or edits that need to be made, please let me know. I want this to eventually be a simple tool that collectors can use to ID WWI wartime made items. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadien359 Posted February 15, 2017 Share #21 Posted February 15, 2017 Mike, Regarding the grenade vests, while a standard Mk1 or MkII frag will fit the pockets, it seems that the vests were made for use with the Vivien-Bessiere rifle grenades. As a fellow collector of WW1 items, good job on your list of the various WW1 gear contractors and the items each produced. The book America's Munitions 1917-1918 by Benedict Crowell is an excellent reference for this information, although not all the companies are listed [such as OMO and FSF]. I'll check my stuff and see if I have any examples you can add to your list. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadien359 Posted February 15, 2017 Share #22 Posted February 15, 2017 Mike, Here are a few items I found that you can add to the list: M1910 Diagnostic Tag Pouch, R.H. LONG 8-18 M1918 Chauchat Magazine Bag [for the US-made Chauchat], R.H. LONG 9-18 Grenade Bag [reinforced cloth bag with three snap flap and two large wire hooks for attaching to belt], C.P. & CO. INC. 6-18 M1917 Rifle Carrying Case, PROGRESSIVE NOV. S.K. 1918 M1910 Shelter Half, EMPIRE MFG CO. May 1918 Grenade Vest [11 pocket], The Troy Carriage Sun Shade Co. 4-1918 [this one is unusual in that it was actually used and is unit marked--unusual since most of these that turn up are in mint, unissued condition.] I've also seen M1916 Rifle Cleaning Rod Pouches made by R.H. LONG and OMO. Also, keep in mind that Rock Island Arsenal manufactured several types of weapons-related pouches immediately after the war [examples: Pedersen Device magazine pouch, 8-19 date; Pedersen Device rifle bolt pouch, 1919 date; and Vivien-Bessiere rifle grenade launcher pouch, 3-20 date]. If you're interested, I can check America's Munitions and post the locations of the various contractors to accompany your list above. Many of the companies were located in Connecticut and Massachusetts, since that area was home to the US textile industry at the time. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted February 15, 2017 Alan Thanks for bringing this back up. I have worked on it off and on since the last post and should update my info above. Thanks for the M1910 shelter half name as I haven't seen any or even attempted to start on it yet. Maybe after SoS I can get things lined out better and post updated info. Thanks again, Mike Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmsebby Posted August 30, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 30, 2019 I have a M1912 Holster marked G&K. Can anyone provide the name of the company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted August 30, 2019 Share #25 Posted August 30, 2019 I have a M1912 Holster marked G&K. Can anyone provide the name of the company? Graton & Knight, Worcester, Massachusetts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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