#85 • WWII Military Musette Bag With Extras

Part of January 2024 Multi-Consignor Auction at The Gallery (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $83.00

Status: Sold

WWII "Powers & Co 1941" canvas military musette bag. Pen writing on interior flap, and name "Allen" on back. Shoulder straps have been wire bound at top to shorten, and lower strap clips replaced with rope. Included inside of bag are: belt with faint "US" stamp, canvas garrison cap with medic piping, folding shovel (handle replacement needed), aluminum canteen marked "U.S. L.F.&C 1918" with fitted cup marked "U.S. 1942" (name 'Allen' etched over maker mark) in canvas cover marked "Baker-Lockwood Mfg. Co. 1941" (ink written name 'Allen' below rear hanger, and unmarked rubberized hooded rain jacket (significant wear and zipper loose at 'V'). All pieces have wear and stains.