'Flage Guy Posted November 25, 2018 Share #151 Posted November 25, 2018 The stampings, all on the underside of the left flap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #152 Posted November 26, 2018 Beautiful covers, 'Flage. Probably one of my favorite pieces of depot equipment. I should mention that I have a rear-stitch model with the remnants of a depot stamp under the right flap rather than under the left, as most were marked. Just goes to show the depot did not pride itself on consistency. If I remember, I'll post a photo this week when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted November 26, 2018 Share #153 Posted November 26, 2018 I just picked this one up off of eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted November 27, 2018 Share #154 Posted November 27, 2018 I just picked this one up off of eBay. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1987 Posted November 27, 2018 Share #155 Posted November 27, 2018 That's a nice mint condition original! -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share #156 Posted December 24, 2018 I don't know how I missed this post, Keystone, but that's an incredible pouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted January 5, 2019 Share #157 Posted January 5, 2019 I listed these on another page but I figured I would keep this thread going as well since it's so great. USMC M1904/08 Blanket Bag and Haversack collection: USMC Blanket Bag widely used during the invasion of Veracruz Mexico in 1914. Missing a strap but extremely rare. These were first manufactured in 1911 and I think stopped in 1913 or 1914 since I haven't seen any dated after that. The P1912 bag replaced it by then. There aren't any depot marks on this but I know it's Depot since it's the exact same color as the depot marked haversack I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted January 5, 2019 Share #158 Posted January 5, 2019 Below is my 1912 marked depot haversack. As I stated above, the colors are identical to the blanket bag so I know they are both depot. I also have a 1885 Watervliet USMC marked haversack but it isnt depot so I don't want to hijack the forum with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted January 5, 2019 Share #159 Posted January 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share #160 Posted January 6, 2019 Again, incredible items. It's always great to see this very early depot gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #161 Posted February 24, 2019 Finally, after a long time hunting, I've acquired a depot-made P-1915 haversack with meat can pouch and pack tail, thanks to the 2019 Show of Shows. All three pieces are in very good condition. The haversack is named to two different Marines and retains a strong depot stamp, and the meat can pouch is named and features the uniquely-sewn brass securing loops characteristic of the Philadelphia Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #162 Posted February 24, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #163 Posted February 24, 2019 The back of the meat can pouch, showing the style of buckle attachment unique to the USMC depot. (Non-depot-made examples feature brass loops attached to the middle of the web tabs rather than at one end, although the depot is known to have manufactured the former variety as well; in these cases, fabric color and/or the presence of a depot stamp must be used for identification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #164 Posted February 24, 2019 Inside the meat can pouch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #165 Posted February 24, 2019 The pack opened up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #166 Posted February 24, 2019 Detail of the depot stamp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #167 Posted February 24, 2019 The pack displayed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted February 24, 2019 Share #168 Posted February 24, 2019 The back of the meat can pouch, showing the style of buckle attachment unique to the USMC depot. (Non-depot-made examples feature brass loops attached to the middle of the web tabs rather than at one end, although the depot is known to have manufactured the former variety as well; in these cases, fabric color and/or the presence of a depot stamp must be used for identification. IMG_2661.JPG Wow I did not know that. That's great information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #169 Posted February 25, 2019 Yes, it certainly helps with identifying depot-made pouches with washed-out stamps. I got the information from another topic on the forum a while back, but I can't remember which. If I find it I'll post the link here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share #170 Posted March 6, 2019 I found the thread I was remembering. Here's the link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/256581-usmc-p28-pack-mess-kit-pouch/ User Keystone posted this photo of a depot-made meat can pouch in his collection illustrating the unique tab attachment. The depot stamp: All credit goes to Keystone for these photographs and items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share #171 Posted March 6, 2019 My theory is the depot adopted this unique sewing method toward the end of P1915 haversack production, for all examples I've seen with "normal" stitching feature a WWI-style depot stamp, while Keystone's obviously features the later colored-ink WWII-style. Here is another example in my collection with the traditional stitching and an early stamp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 6, 2019 Share #172 Posted March 6, 2019 Ah, yes...I remember noticing this variance in the mounting rings of the Pouches, and it's the same on the 3 M1912 Packs here: the oldest one has the "flat" style installment, and the 2 later ones are folded. Jake, that's really a fine score you made there with that Pack rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the Collector Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share #173 Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks, 'Flage Guy. I think it's become one of my favorite items in the collection. I can't explain it exactly, but there's just something about these packs that draws me to them, as poorly-designed as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a2u2 Posted March 7, 2019 Share #174 Posted March 7, 2019 Ah, yes...I remember noticing this variance in the mounting rings of the Pouches, and it's the same on the 3 M1912 Packs here: the oldest one has the "flat" style installment, and the 2 later ones are folded. Jake, that's really a fine score you made there with that Pack rig Did you mean to post pictures here? If so, it didn't go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 9, 2019 Share #175 Posted March 9, 2019 I hadn't meant to post any pics, but here they are for the record- the early Pouch at the left (faded out "U.S.M.C." is just visible in the center), the later "D.Q.P." Pouch at the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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