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Korean war US Army Map Case -
Map cases were traditionally issued to officers. They were used in the field when commanding
troops.
The item featured in this page is a US Army map case. Of green canvis construction with a
clear plastic pocket. The pocket was big enough to allow the map to rest inside partially
opened. This was a useful feature because the map remained protected while the officer was
able to use it. The case was rolled when stowed away. The plastic turns yellow with age.
The inside of the map has the following information stamped in black ink:
Roll case face out
Do not crease face
by folding sharply
or under pressure.
Case, canvis, map, roll type
24-C-539-20
Mil-C-2183A Nov 1950
Mfg Div Jomo
P/D-JE-1-0003-00-3-7
ooMG
US
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detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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A brass zipper is provided to allow the insertion of the map into the plastic pocket. Once
in place the zipper is closed. This provides a fair amount of water-proofing protection to
the map.
The map cases that were used during
World War Two were of
different construction.
This Korean War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Korean war US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, air Force, Navy and other organizations.
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