Original U.S. WWII Unissued USMC 1944 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Martini-Henry Rifles Entrenching Tools became essential in

Entrenching Tools became essential in WWI and then again in WWII however they were first officially introduced during the Victorian era as "essential equipment"

Bonnar's hometown newspaper in Ohio from 1944 appeared an article stating: "Two district Airmen lost in NSDAP raids" (copy of article is included)

Commanders attempted to get around the problem in a number of ways

and are mounted on a metal backing board with pin and lined with red felt material on the back

We can tell from the stains on the stock that it used to have a lower barrel band

Original U.S. WWII Unissued USMC 1944 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Martini-Henry Rifles Entrenching Tools became essential inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely original 1944 U. S. M. C. Thompson . 45 Submachine Gun 30 round Magazine Pouch. The Thompson was used in World War II in the hands of Allied troops as a weapon for scouts, non commissioned officers (corporal, sergeant, and higher), and patrol leaders, as well as commissioned officers, tank crewmen, and soldiers performing raids on enemy positions. The canvas pouch is in very good condition with great