Original U.S. WWII USMC 1942 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Marines This is very rare example

This is very rare example of a U

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

Paratroops Fort Benning

The functional clip itself is marked with a "barred A" followed by D

The helmet features much of its original paint and has an RF (République Française) flaming bomb badge with "Crossed Cannons"

Original U.S. WWII USMC 1942 Dated Thompson .45 Submachine Gun Magazine Pouch by Russell Mfg. Co. Japanese Marines This is very rare exampleOriginal 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