USA Pouch/bag

Webbing etc

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13
Like Tree6Likes
  1. 07-10-2012, 01:40 PM #1
    Ben Evans
    Ben Evans is offline
    Moderator Ben Evans's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
    Age
    47
    P
    6,149

    Default USA Pouch/bag

    Gents

    My friend has just bought a WW2 Indian Motorcycle. in the side paniers he found this rucksack, bag or pouch. can anyone tell me what it is for him?

    Thanks

    Ben
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture USA Pouch/bag-pouch-004-1296-x-968-.jpg   USA Pouch/bag-pouch-002.jpg  

    USA Pouch/bag-pouch-003-1296-x-968-.jpg   USA Pouch/bag-pouch-005-1296-x-968-.jpg  

    Attached Images Attached Images
    Ben
    Quote Quote


  2. 07-10-2012, 01:44 PM #2
    helmetone
    helmetone is online now
    WRF Club member helmetone's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Maryland, USA
    P
    3,264

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Hmm, not sure, but I'll take a stab at it. Looks pretty big, maybe a land mine carrier?
    Looking for:

    1) A court mounted EKII
    2) M42 of no collector value, bare steel if possible. Liner and liner bands not needed.
    Quote Quote
  3. 07-10-2012, 01:51 PM #3
    MySonsDad
    MySonsDad is offline
    WRF Club member MySonsDad's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    P
    1,116

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    I belive it's a M1936 field bag.

    I use this web site alot to ID US gear.

    http://www.history.army.mil/html/mus...upd_Jul09).pdf

    Russ


    P.S. Any photos of the old Indian?
    Walkwolf likes this.
    Quote Quote
  4. 07-10-2012, 02:05 PM #4
    Adrian Stevenson
    Adrian Stevenson is offline
    Administrator Adrian Stevenson's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    South Derbyshire, Great Britain
    Age
    51
    P
    25,735

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Russ is correct.

    Chers, Ade.
    Had good advice? Saved money? Why not become a Gold Club Member, just hit the green "Join WRF" tab at the top of the page and help support the forum!
    Quote Quote
  5. 07-10-2012, 02:11 PM #5
    Danmark
    Danmark is offline
    WRF Club member Danmark's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    P
    2,191

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    As others have pointed out, it is a US M36 musette bag.
    Quote Quote
  6. 07-10-2012, 02:24 PM #6
    Ben Evans
    Ben Evans is offline
    Moderator Ben Evans's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
    Age
    47
    P
    6,149

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Thanks guys, I will ask him for some pics of the Indian
    Ben
    Quote Quote
  7. 07-10-2012, 02:49 PM #7
    Ben Evans
    Ben Evans is offline
    Moderator Ben Evans's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
    Age
    47
    P
    6,149

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Bike as requested
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture USA Pouch/bag-bike-007-2616-x-1962-.jpg   USA Pouch/bag-bike-002-1962-x-2616-.jpg  

    USA Pouch/bag-bike-003-2616-x-1962-.jpg   USA Pouch/bag-bike-004-1962-x-2616-.jpg  

    Attached Images Attached Images
    Ben
    Quote Quote
  8. 07-10-2012, 05:51 PM #8
    jimpy
    jimpy is offline
    WRF Club member jimpy's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Hampshire, England
    Age
    50
    P
    1,136

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Lovely looking bike Ben, she looks to be in great condition!

    Regards etc

    Ian D

    AKA: Jimpy
    Quote Quote
  9. 07-10-2012, 11:36 PM #9
    rra227
    rra227 is offline
    WRF Club member rra227's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Hokey,Pa. U.S.A.
    Age
    55
    P
    1,007

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Great Harley! You can join the Harley Owners Group now. Rich A. in Pa.
    1969 Shelby GT-500 King of the Road
    Knowledge is power, guard it well.
    Quote Quote
  10. 07-11-2012, 08:07 AM #10
    Ben Evans
    Ben Evans is offline
    Moderator Ben Evans's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
    Age
    47
    P
    6,149

    Default Re: USA Pouch/bag

    Quote by rra227 View Post
    Great Harley! You can join the Harley Owners Group now. Rich A. in Pa.
    Is a Indian bike a Harley?
    Ben
    Quote Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« M7 Gasmask in use after D-day? | British WWII Gas Mask? »

Similar Threads

  1. Pouch to ID

    By Zeller in forum Battlefield Archaeology
    01-29-2012, 07:49 PM

  2. Pouch

    By jarok34 in forum Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich
    05-20-2011, 05:30 PM

  3. Pouch

    By Pierre N in forum Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich
    10-07-2010, 11:32 PM

  4. What is this pouch for?

    By chillbert77 in forum Equipment and Field gear
    11-01-2009, 09:37 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules