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WWII US Army General Purpose Frame - 1944
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two. This is a multi-purpose backpack frame. Employed
for caryying items such as radios, artillery rounds, ammo boxes, etc. The design was very practical. It had
multiple metal brackets secured to each side. Several large openings lined the back. Rope and string could be
secured at mulitple places to ensure the load was carried in a secured fashion.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
a look at the back reveals a rectangular section of canvis with multiple metal eyelets. string is passed
through and woven to the frame itself. The canvis section provides shock absorption and brings some
padding to the soldier carrying the load.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US collectible worth?".
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of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The top of the frame has black stenciled letters that read:
Red Lion cabinet Co.
May 24, 1944
The paper manual is stapled to the upper section. It outlines how the frame should be employed.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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