JasonT Posted March 10, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2019 Just yesterday I purchased a new mint condition e-tool carrier/cover to replace the one I already had that had some staining. Anyway as I went to swap them out, I noticed that the old one I had was two-toned canvas. I've looked on Ebay and googled some images and found one or two, but couldnt find much on these. Are they somewhat rare and more valuable than a regular one? I was gonna sell it for a few bucks now that I got the new one, but may hold onto it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted March 10, 2019 Here's some photos of it. Its dated 1945 and made by Meyers and Sons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted March 10, 2019 Photo of reverse- late war style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted March 10, 2019 Photo of manufacturers stamp on inside flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 11, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 11, 2019 They used up some of the then superseded OD 7 shade material with the new OD 3 shade material back then. Here one more example, I think thees a whole long topic with more examples. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/143177-m1923-cartridge-belt-transitional-colors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks patches, I appreciate the info and for passing along the link to that thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 11, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 11, 2019 I have one just like it. Also dated 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer42 Posted March 11, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 11, 2019 Known to collectors as "Transitional." Manufacturers simply using existing materials until exhausted. My M43 e-tool cover like yours is dated 1944. The GP ammo bag is dated 1944, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 11, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2019 Here is an advanced case of "transitionalism"...Shovel Covers like yours: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 11, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2019 Back sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 11, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2019 Production dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted March 11, 2019 Hey guys, thanks for sharing those great examples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 12, 2019 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2019 Anyone remember the specific topic where members posted their OD mixed gear? there was quite a lot of examples I seem to recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 12, 2019 Share #14 Posted March 12, 2019 Here it is, Mr. Patches...good to see you're still hangin' around! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2121-mismatched-colors-of-webbing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 12, 2019 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2019 Here it is, Mr. Patches...good to see you're still hangin' around! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2121-mismatched-colors-of-webbing/ That's the one, a great topic, lots of striking examples there, Thanks Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 12, 2019 Share #16 Posted March 12, 2019 I thinkn1943 examples are pretty sought after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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