Korean war US - Water Carrying Bag
This is a US Army water carrying backpack. Of canvas construction. The design is that of a small backpack with web
shoulder straps sewn to the back. The main flap is secured with two web straps and metal buckles. Three pull-the-dot
snaps are also placed along the edge of the flap.
A smaller flap is located in the center. It covers the neck of the back where water is accessed. A pull-dot snap
secures the smaller flap in the closed position.
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points that should be noted.
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The bag has multiple stampings. They are applied with a stencil and black ink.
International Latex Corp.
Docer, Delaware, 1951
Bag, Canvas, Water-carrying
5 Gallon, Bag only
Stock No. 24-D-53-420
.... Bag, canvas
Carrying 5 Gallons
Stock No. 74-D-307
US Replacement Item
for unserviceable bladder
For drinking water only
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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