P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2018 I found this at the swap meet today. I did an on line search for Iraqi Army back packs and could not find this exact pack, but I did find packs with this same dark green web strap material. The stamp and makers tag and the way its made do not add up to a U.S. issued item, but it was in the group of stuff I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted February 25, 2018 This I know to be an Iraqi Army back pack and this is an Iraqi Army pants and shirt. The shirt and pants are well worn and show repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted February 25, 2018 The Sgt. was good enough to tag this gas mask and bag with his name and the date he picked it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted February 25, 2018 The Sgt. was also good enough to tag the canteen with his name and the date he picked this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted February 25, 2018 The coolest thing this Sgt. did in my opinion is tag the helmet with his name and date he picked it up. March 25 2003, this puts him outside of Baghdad. This was a good find from one vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted February 25, 2018 I borrowed this photo from another site. This is an Iraqi backpack with that dark green strap like the one I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmike Posted February 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2018 Very nice grouping! The Iraqis had a hodge-podge of militaria from a variety of countries. I especially like the fact that he tagged his swag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted February 26, 2018 I was looking for more info on line and found info on Iraqi gas masks. According to the site this mark on the gas mask I picked up showing a tower mark denotes this is made in country and not a imported. True? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted February 26, 2018 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2018 Think the contract that reads "cont gsa" stands for contract general service administration? Maybe US-made for the Iraqi army or somebody over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted February 26, 2018 Think the contract that reads "cont gsa" stands for contract general service administration? Maybe US-made for the Iraqi army or somebody over there? I didn't show this in the first photo. The tag that says 100% cotton made in India. My first thought was the same as yours, but it has too many issues to be a US pack. Maybe unauthorized use of material intended to be a "cont gsa" but diverted for Iraqi use? I see nothing that indicates it was resewn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted February 27, 2018 Share #11 Posted February 27, 2018 An interesting group of bring-backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted February 27, 2018 Share #12 Posted February 27, 2018 Interesting bring backs indeed! I especially like the helmet, and how all the stuff is tagged!! Thanks for sharing!Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted March 1, 2018 I found this photo on line. Good grief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted March 8, 2018 Share #14 Posted March 8, 2018 great stuff! I've got a few Iraqi items with the vets name written on them as well. Guess they didn't want anybody stealing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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