An archive grouping of mixed military and service-related accoutrements dating from the early 20th century through the Cold War period. The lot comprises utilitarian leather and web items associated with personal carry, equipment retention, and maintenance, reflecting everyday military and quasi-military use rather than formal issue insignia.The group includes a Perry Tainer soft leather personal pouch marked with Patent No. 2346185 (circa 1944); a metal gun oil bottle housed in a leather carrier (pairing unverified); several black leather utility pouches with snap closures, including examples fitted with STAR “PULL” hardware and interior stitched dividers typical of early 20th-century duty or support use; a heavy leather tool or accessory carrier with belt loop and retaining strap showing pronounced service wear; a French military equipment retention chain stamped “FRANCE / DÉPOSÉ,” early 20th century; WWII-era U.S. web equipment straps; a later U.S. utility or cargo strap dated 1970; and associated minor accessories.The grouping offers research and display value as an illustrative cross-section of functional military field gear spanning multiple eras, with points of collector interest including dated and patent-marked components, foreign military hardware, and varied construction methods.
Dimensions approx.: Varies
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Good overall. Items exhibit expected wear consistent with age and use. One black leather utility pouch is missing the receiver portion of its snap fastener. Another leather pouch retains its snap but shows looseness at the snap receiver. Additional wear includes surface scuffing, softening of leather, oxidation to metal components, and general handling wear throughout.
The Estate of John C. Gibson, Delano, CA