Original U.S. WWII USMC 1942 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Marines This was likely brought home

This was likely brought home by an American GI as a war trophy from the South Pacific

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and instead had rabbit fur covered fold down flaps on the rear and sides

Unfortunately there is a repaired stitch that has made it impossible to read the date

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Original U.S. WWII USMC 1942 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Marines This was likely brought homeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely original 1942 U. S. M. C. Thompson . 45 Submachine Gun 30 round Magazine Pouch. This is a single pouch not a pair. The Thompson was used in World War II in the hands of Allied troops as a weapon for scouts, non commissioned officers (corporal, sergeant, and higher), and patrol leaders, as well as commissioned officers, tank crewmen, and soldiers performing raids on enemy positions. The canvas pouch