Other Field Gear
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M1916 Pouch
M1916 General Purpose Pouches

These pouches were used to carry extra items such as first aid items, personal items, and etc. The pouch's elongated strap was desinged so the pouch could be attached to the M1910 haversack under the meatcan pouch. Small items could easily be accessible during training.

Ammunition Bandoleer
Extra ammunition clips for the M1903 Springfield Rifle and M1917 Enfield Rifle were carried in bandoleers suchs as this one.

Grenade Vest
1918 dated grenade carrier

Used to carry 11 hand grenades, these carriers saw limited use during World War I. Carrying grenades this way could be dangerous, especialy if a bullet struck one of the grenades.

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