Original U.S. WWII USMC 1944 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The rust was cleaned away

The rust was cleaned away at some point afterwards

with a curved cutting edge with a big belly near the tip

The Bearskin also has a size marking in white stamped on the inside: 7

for the Canadian Motor Lamp Company of Windsor

so many would be cut-down

Original U.S. WWII USMC 1944 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The rust was cleaned awayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely original 1944 U. S. M. C. Thompson . 45 Submachine Gun 30 round Magazine Pouch. 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 is in very good condition with great