Map Cases
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M1910 Leather Map Case
The map case was an item carried by officers, NCOs, or anyone else who constantly carried maps, documents, and notebooks. This is the leather M1910 Map Case which was standard issue for the Army. Variations on the map case exist manufactured by various companies. These can be found with rimmed eagle snaps, lift the dot fasteners, and glove snaps. GWS Collection
M1910 Leather Map Case, Open
This photo shows the map case open with a good view of the celluloid windows for waterproof viewing of maps and other documents. GWS Collection
Mills Map Case
This is an early Mills manufactured case which is undated. The case's flaps secure with rimless eagle snap fasteners. The circa 1914 Mills Woven Military Equipments Catalogue features favorable reviews of the Mills Map case versus the M1910 Leather map case. Cited were it's durablity during field use in various weather conditions. Especially noted is it's superior performance in the hot, wet climate of the Philippines.
This view of the map case shows the web slots for pencils and other small items. The objects seen here came with the case when I aquired it, but I'm not certain of their vintage. Also seen is the black silk tag sewn to the case stating that this was a private purchase item bought from a uniform supplier in Boston, Massachussets.
Mills Map Case, Open
Seen here are the celluloid windows, similar to the M1910 Map case.
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