(8) U.S. WWI Accoutrements

Lot description

(lot of 8) U.S: Army Accoutrements: (1) Mills Cartridge Belt, M1918, 12 single flap pouches, one triple pocket pouch, first patent date is, last patent date is Mar. 29 1904, last patent date is Aug. 8 1918, approx. good condition with one of the three pocket unit flaps not closing; (2) WWI Ration Two Bag haversacks, each marked "U.S.", and  "R.I.A., 1918", both with soiling; (pair) Model 1917 Mounted Leggings, maker mark ends in "Bros." other markings include 'Contr. Aug. 18, 1917, Spec. 533, Phila. Depot, L.J. Barry", appear in good condition; (1) M1938 Dismounted legging, One Only, markings include "2 R, Fraser Product Co., 4-9-1941", in good condition ... only one; (1) rectangular bag with belt hooks, approx. 5"h, 8"w, marked at the interior "M.B. Co. 6-18"; (1)  "U.S." Infantry marked M1910 haversack, shoulder straps, meat can pouch, leather strap, maker market "P.B.& Co, 3-18"; (1) "U.S" marked M1910 haversack, faded marking of "Simmons, Aug, 1918", includes back straps, in good condition but with staining, for shipping largest measures approx. 17" x 15" x 3", total of all 11.50lbs   Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12