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Ammo Pouch Marking
Ammo pouches were often marked on the inside of the flap. In some cases the markings were placed on the
reverse. Markings were done in black ink.
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Canteen Pouch Marking
Canteen covers were stamped with black ink. The markings were placed on the inside of one of the flaps or on
the reverse of the cover.
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Leather Holster Marking
These type of markings were found on holsters and ammo pouches for high ranking officers.
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Canteen Marking
Canteens were most commonly stamped on one of two places. the bottom or the lower back. The example
shown here shows a date, manufacturer and US. Not sure what the number 5 indicated.
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Canteen Cup Marking
The canteen cups were also stamped with information. Usually found on the bottom part. This example
shows a US, company that manufactured it and a date.
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Dress Hat Marking
Many of the dress hats issued to American troops were stamped with the manufacturer's name. The example shown
here was found on the crown of the liner.
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Leather Holster US Marking
Many leather products such as holsters were embossed with the "US" logo. The example shown here was found
on the top of the closing flap of a .45 cal holster.
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