2nd Pattern M1910 Haversacks
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Second pattern M1910 haversacks
These haversacks are dated 1915, manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal. The meat can pouch on the second pattern haversack was slightly larger than meat can pouch of the 1st pattern haversack. Three slots inside held the mess untensils; the fork, knife, and spoon. The meat can pouch was no longer laced to the haversack. Two straps were looped through four metal rings on the meat can pouch which held it onto the haversack. Also heavier web suspenders replaced the sewn suspenders of the first pattern haversack.
There are two variations of brass strap tabs on the haversacks shown here. The haversack in the middle has rectangular shaped tabs and the haversack on the right has rounded tabs. The rounded tabs would be used on all 2nd pattern haverascks from 1915 onward. Note the drab ( Khaki) colored suspenders on the haversack on the right.
Wartime manufactured second pattern M1910 haversack with meat can pouch
This haversack is dated 1917, manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal. Note the post 1916 drab shade of color used rather than the earlier light olive green. The M1910 haversack saw mass production by various contractors from 1917 through 1918. Prior to 1917, the haversacks were provided to the Army by the Rock Island Arsenal and Mills.
Various wartime manufactured haversacks are pictured here, illustrating the variety of drab shades. Manufacturers and dates from left to right, RIA 1917; Simmons 1917; Simmons March 1918; P.B. & C. 4-18; P.B. & C. 1918; and L.C.C. & Co. 10-18.
The second pattern pack carrier as seen when detached from the haversack. The pack carrier attached to the bottom of the haversack using the leather strap.
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