Model 1887/1909 Field Equipment |
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The Model 1887/1909 Field Equipment consisted of two Model 1909 ammunition pouches, a Model 1887 Haversack, Model 1907 waterbottle, Bayonet and frog, and a Model 1895 backpack. Not pictured (I do not have one unfortunately….) is the Model 1887 entrenching tool and carrier. | | |
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| A view of the right side of the equipment. The water bottle is worn clipped to the Haversack. The Haversack was used for holding a soldiers personal possessions, such as feldmütze (cap), rations, eating utensils etc. | |
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| A view of the rear of the equipment. The pack would normally have a groundsheet, mess tin, and greatcoat strapped to the rear. | |
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A view of the rear of the 1887/1909 Field Equipment. The pack was not worn in combat, and is easily removed. |
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