Original U.S. WWII Rigger Modified M1 General Purpose Ammunition Carrying Bag by Amer Fabrics Co. - Dated 1943 U.S. Holsters The barrel bands are a

The barrel bands are a bit worn

though it appears to have seen quite a bit of wear while in service

The case measures approximately 11” x 7”

The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet

A line firing gun

Original U.S. WWII Rigger Modified M1 General Purpose Ammunition Carrying Bag by Amer Fabrics Co. - Dated 1943 U.S. Holsters The barrel bands are aOriginal Item: Only One Available. There are stories of Airborne Troops, especially the 101st Airborne, how when their chutes would deploy, the force of the kick back would be enough to cause leg bags and other pouches to tear away and fall to the ground, separate from the LZ. In order to prevent the loss of much needed and important ammunition and other gear while deep behind enemy lines, troopers would sew on rigger pouches and buckles, most would