Original U.S. WWII M1943 Entrenching Tool Shovel Canvas Cover / Carrier Hand Select:Yes The M1956 pack was too

The M1956 pack was too small for more than a single day's use so troops in Vietnam either: used larger rucksacks

Original Item: NATO issue high quality post war manufacture Blue/Grey brass mounted web pistol holsters for use with P-35 Browning High Power Pistol or other similar 9mm sidearm

judging it large and heavy

Original Item: A hard to find magazine for the FN Model 1903 (M1903

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Original U.S. WWII M1943 Entrenching Tool Shovel Canvas Cover / Carrier Hand Select:Yes The M1956 pack was tooOriginal Item: Genuine M1943 shovel covers constructed of OD Green #3 canvas with one inch OD Green #7 tape and reinforced inside with 2" webbing and genuine leather and heavy duty steel rivets. Will fit both original WW2 (and postwar) U. S. issue shovels as well as many European versions. NOTE: One cover carrier only: three are pictured to show variety. U. S. Ink stamps are present but faded, date and manufacturer stamps are generally faded or not