Peter B Posted January 3, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2016 Hi, I saw this plywood backboard at a museum, the difference with my backboard is the two foldable metal loops on top of the 2 corners and a quick release system on one suspender. is this usmc ? is this ww2 ? Thanks, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 3, 2016 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2016 The folding metal loops and quick detachable shoulder strap is a 1951 modification. A pack board can have an earlier date and still have the mods done to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted January 4, 2016 Hello Robin, thanks, a mystery solved ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted January 4, 2016 Robin, where do i find the information about the modification ? is the a tm or a data sheet ? A friend of my just send me pictures of a usmc book written by Bruno Alberti and Laurent Pradier, Uniforms & Equipment 1941-45 and apparently the pack is pictured in it. (being original) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 5, 2016 Share #5 Posted January 5, 2016 In 1945 the pack board was changed to include a non folding metal post on each of the two top corners. This metal post was there for the rifle sling to be looped around in order for the soldier to carry his weapon. That was changed in 1951 to a folding post made of a looped piece of heavy wire. At the same time the quick disconnect shoulder strap was ordered. I friend of mine found this info at the National Archives while researching his book on the 10th Mountain and their equipment. Not everything is available on line yet. I'd be willing to bet that there is more information still hidden at the National Archives than there is out for us collectors to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambob Posted January 5, 2016 Share #6 Posted January 5, 2016 Hey Robin, My packboard has the quick release suspender, but still has the original non-folding posts on the two top corners. Could the 1951 modification have been done in stages?? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 5, 2016 Share #7 Posted January 5, 2016 I don't know the answer to that. But I bet the quick release strap is a darker OD than the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted January 5, 2016 Your friend, still working on the book, or is it already for sale ? I am very interested in the 10th mdv !! last December I bought an "self inflating" matrass (sort type, only upper body) I have never seen it before in Europe, are they available in the USA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambob Posted January 5, 2016 Share #9 Posted January 5, 2016 Robin, Here is a picture of my plywood packboard. It came mint with rope, instructions and shelf. Dated 1-12-45. The shoulder straps look to be the same color. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 5, 2016 Share #10 Posted January 5, 2016 His book is not out yet. He's been working on it for many years. I can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted January 6, 2016 Here the same, I assume that when the book is complete the message will be posted here on usmforum! Bob, that's a very nice packboard, I have never seen one like this fore sale, its now on "the wishing list".... Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted January 12, 2016 Share #12 Posted January 12, 2016 finally got around to checking mine. I have one unmodified and one modified. Great forum as I learn something new all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josegarcia8578 Posted March 12, 2016 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2016 What book are you guys refereeing to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted March 12, 2016 What book are you guys refereeing to? Apparently there is a serious collector that is writing a collectors guide on the subject 10th Mountain Division. Its a work in progress, but I do hope its out there soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josegarcia8578 Posted March 13, 2016 Share #15 Posted March 13, 2016 Apparently there is a serious collector that is writing a collectors guide on the subject 10th Mountain Division. Its a work in progress, but I do hope its out there soon ! Yeah that would be awesome! I hope they post updates to keep us in the loop of when the book is coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 13, 2016 Share #16 Posted March 13, 2016 The book s all about mountain gear in WW2. It's been in the making for many years. It'll be great if he ever gets it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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