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After years of searching, I finally acquired a full set of USMC gear as used during the 1914 occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico. These have been listed as the 1912 Uniform Regulations or M1904/08 Gear. It consists of the following:

 

-M1907 USMC Cartidge Belt with Eagle and Anchor Snap (Mills)

-M1912 USMC Suspenders (Mills) (1914 Date)

-M1904/08 USMC Haversack that attaches to the belt (Phila. Depot) (1912 Marked)

-M1904/08 USMC Blanket Bag (Phila. Depot) (1912 Marked)

-M1910 USMC Canteen with Eagle and Anchor Snap (Not marked but I think Depot Made)

-M1912 USMC First Aid Pouch (Not marked but I think Depot Made)

 

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Marching Order:

 

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Nice stuff! Very rare to find USMC gear from this era, I have a few bits but it's hard to get enough to do a display.

 

Cheers,

-Steve

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  • 3 years later...
On 1/15/2019 at 8:19 AM, BILL THE PATCH said:

Just curious, how long did it take you to acquire all the pieces?

 

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Hi there. Probably took me about 6 years in total. The Suspenders and the canteen cover are the hardest bits. 

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