Original U.S. WWII Marine Corps USMC Named Women's Hobby Hat by Knox with Original Provenance Tag - M. Roberta Force Receiver Top Cover The Marching Pack was gradually

The Marching Pack was gradually replaced from 1943 onwards with the Model 1944 Rucksack

so we are not able to tell exactly what type of artillery shells would have been stored inside

Scabbard is in good condition with nice leather that still has most of the original green painted finish

5cm KwK 40

Most probably a battle souvenir with a Spanish ship carrying Mexican Silver back to Spain in the late 18th century

Original U.S. WWII Marine Corps USMC Named Women's Hobby Hat by Knox with Original Provenance Tag - M. Roberta Force Receiver Top Cover The Marching Pack was graduallyOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Women also served in the US Marine Corps during WW2, as mechanics, clerical staff, and in other capacities to free men for combat. They were universally respected by their male counterparts, and were issued winter forest green wool visor caps specifically designed to compliment a woman's coiffure. This is a lovely OD green Female Marines hobby hat with an original provenance tag reading: Service cap and garrison Cap of M.