Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful unissued example of an M31 Haversack, also known as the “bread bag”. The bag itself does appear to be complete and has all original buttons, clips and leather securing tabs retained. The canvas body still has a lovely color to it and is similar in appearance to the tropical bread bags but has leather straps instead of the iconic webbing. These were brought out later in the war circa 1943-1944. This is one of the most phenomenal unissued examples we have ever seen.

It is in fantastic condition, though the leather on it does show some deterioration and stretching, mainly on the closure straps. Many of the other straps and fittings are canvas, so this possibly could have been intended for the Tropical campaigns, or used parts left over from that style. It has an extremely faded marking on the center strap with the hook. We couldn’t discern it, and there are no other markings on the bag.

A lovely example presented with some great original canvas. Comes ready for further research and display.