albatrosdva Posted August 8, 2021 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2021 So...I bought this going by the first two pictures which are the auction pictures. Auction description says "Military subtle pack from the US Army 40th." Based on these two pictures I thought it was going to be a haversack or possibly a backpack. I do believe it to be of the Spanish American War or Philippine Insurrection period but what the heck is it? It's got a banker's box inside to give it some shape and that will give you some size reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 8, 2021 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2021 It looks 3’ long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted August 8, 2021 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2021 It is the Squad Surplus Bag, M1910 I think, for the 12th Squad, Company G, 40th Infantry. Each squad had one. It carried the spare clothing and a squad rifle cleaning kit for that squad to the field. These were transported on company transport, motorized or horse/mule drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted August 8, 2021 Share #4 Posted August 8, 2021 WWI Squad bag. Do a google or forum search and you'll find lots of info. They are about 36-40 inches long and about 20 inches in diameter, roughly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted August 8, 2021 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2021 I've heard collectors call them "Squad Bags"; they're used for carrying extra (replacement) clothing or miscellaneous cloth items. It is neither Spanish-American War nor Philippine War era, so please request a moderator to move it from this group topic. I have an early one dated 1913; however, the vast majority are found with 1917 contract markings. Your bag seems to be missing most of the buckles and straps for securing it for transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albatrosdva Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted August 8, 2021 Thank you for your responses and thank you for moving it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted August 8, 2021 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2021 try this thread, explains it all. Guess I do not know how to attach a link. Field Gear section titled; Mystery Bag?.........use that title in search engine. Seems its official nomenclature is simply Surplus Kit Bag Mystery bag? - FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION - U.S. Militaria Forum (usmilitariaforum.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted August 8, 2021 Share #8 Posted August 8, 2021 https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/191674-mystery-bag/ This is the enclosed link Dustin was trying to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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