USMC M1910 Haversack
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View of the USMC's M1910 haversack.
U.S. Marine Corps M1910 Haversack
Marines of the USMC also carried the M1910 haversack. However there are slight differences between the USMC haversack and Army Haversack. USMC Haversacks lacked the "US" stamp on the flap. Instead, many were marked "USMC" on the inside of the haversack. Also note the brass tips on the end of the suspender straps. They are rectangular opposed to the rounded tabs on Army haversacks. USMC haversacks were also stamped in numerous places with the Marine's name. This haverasck is marked to "G. Loring" and the meatcan pouch is marked "M. Bernstein".
This photo shows a typical USMC name stamp on the meatcan pouch.
This detail shows the distinctive square ends of the USMC haversack's straps.
USMC M1910 Pack Carrier
The pack carrier for the USMC also slightly differed from it's Army counterpart. The pack carrier lacks the "US" stamp, sqaure strap tabs are used, and the leather strap is permanently attached. Sometimes the pack carrier is found with three rows of slits for the leather coupling strap.
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