Original U.S. WWII M-1945 Cargo Field Pack - Lower Bag Headgear Eventually the Patchett design won

Eventually the Patchett design won and the decision was made in 1951 for the British Army to adopt it

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Some launchers show signs of wear

Original Item: In World War One officer's tended to wear leather knee boots while other ranks wore the much cheaper ankle boots

Gas mask sizes and colors will vary

Original U.S. WWII M-1945 Cargo Field Pack - Lower Bag Headgear Eventually the Patchett design wonOriginal Item: Selections vary in age from late WW2 through the early 1950s. Official designation of Pack, Field, Cargo M 1945 is constructed of sturdy OD#7 canvas. The cargo pack belongs to the original Combat Field Pack M 1945 set, but may also be separately used as a carrying bag. Offered in surplus usable condition, free of major defects, but expect wear from age and use, and may have a musty smell from military MRT (mildew resistant treatment)