US, M1912 Experimental Ration Bags/Knapsack
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $175.00

Original era manufacture. Right and left, tan canvas pouches designed for dual use by mounted and foot troops. Clean set with the central attaching strap included, with leather lacing. Light wear and use to the canvas surfaces, with scattered minor staining to the body. Clean, with very clear markings, maker marked on the interior of each P B & Co A.F.S. 1917. A long time friend, and fellow collector Bob B., has advised that he has also seen these listed in a WWI Medical Department manual as issue items. Evidently they were handier for field use than the 1910 pattern haversack.