Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Hinson MFG Co. - Dated 1943 Stocks The entire weapon system

The entire weapon system

Decorative collar has the cutout for a scabbard release button

used for centuries in Europe before being co-opted by the SS

These lighters were often custom made by the workers in the U-boat's engine room

Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Hinson MFG Co. - Dated 1943 Stocks The entire weapon systemOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition U. S. Army M1942 Mountain Backpack Rucksack with a metal frame, officially designated specification J. Q. D. 88B by the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot. This was one of several designs developed by the J. Q. D. in order to provide a better pack solution for mountain troops. The standard combat rigging haversacks were unfortunately insufficient for carrying the amount of gear needed