Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Avery with Odd Additions - Dated 1943 Category_MG 34 Accessories It bears a clear serial

It bears a clear serial number 4260b on the barrel jacket

The MP is the maker

The tang is straight

listed as a Civilian inspector during the Civil War

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Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Avery with Odd Additions - Dated 1943 Category_MG 34 Accessories It bears a clear serialOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 when