Original U.S. WWII M1938 Canvas Map Case Dated 1942 by BOYT Antique Percussion Firearms On 1 October 1944 the

On 1 October 1944 the 373rd Fighter Group was transferred from the XIX Tactical Air Command to the newly formed XXIX Tactical Air Command

Army Airborne and the German Fallschirmjaegers were used as an elite light infantry force

The grip is a lovely bird's head shape

the year it was produced

38 holsters exist

Original U.S. WWII M1938 Canvas Map Case Dated 1942 by BOYT Antique Percussion Firearms On 1 October 1944 theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition M1938 dispatch map case with its original shoulder strap. Its nicely stamped U. S. on front and marked on the reverse: BOYT 42 This example retains a charting board on the interior. All inner compartments are intact with no damage, lift the dot snaps function perfectly. A really nice map case from the early war period in Khaki. Great shape overall, ready for further research and display.