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bratjdd
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I need your help identifying this pocket military bag its some what heavy
it feel rough and it ha s metal in the and a hole inside that goes through.
I am wondering what was it use for? Thanks
Any help is appreciated.
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It is for an entrenching tool. Also known as a fold up army shovel. The tool goes in this and hooks on your web belt or butt pack so you can carry it.
I looks like an entrenching tool cover to me.
fhrjr2, I need to get quicker on the button!
We were still using them in Nam in 68 but this one looks to be before that.
I'm off to do chores Packrat so you don't need to rush.
We were using the entrenching tool bag in 1961
Thank you, fhrjr2
you know I thought it was to carry a gun lol
that's how much I know about it, but now i know I am Loving History. Thank you
Thank you, packrat-place,AR8Jason,ttomtucker. Could be that it was a shovel?
Thank you, AR8Jason You are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Well you can sure tell the older vets, lol. We all knew what an "E" tool bag is. :-)
I sure can now my "APPRECIATION AND RESPECT" goes out to them ALL.
Thank you, mrmajestic1