US WWII Gas Mask Haversack Over 40mm Its robust construction ensures that

Its robust construction ensures that it can endure harsh environments

and its design featured the Royal Cypher of King George VI in the center with the inscription "The 1939-1945 Star" around the perimeter

your knife will serve you faithfully from year to year

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and it quickly became a standard issue weapon for French soldiers

US WWII Gas Mask Haversack Over 40mm Its robust construction ensures thatUS WWII Gas Mask Haversack M1VA1 which could be slung over the shoulder or carried under the arm. All the poppers are working. The case is in good working order. Nice US stamp on rear M1VAI E. A. E Lot 59