Surplus Kit Bag
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2025 4:36 pm
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Surplus kit bag. The stuff not carried by the soldier, extra clothing, shoes, etc., went into the bag. Some people received their own.
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Big bag with big straps.
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It's said that the thongs are for tying the rifle cleaning kit in there. WDD 574 confirms that.
Mills made some in 1912.
Hogshire Hudgins & Co. made some in 1916.
Silk, Kohn & Co. made some in 1917.
Finkel made some in 1917. Then he was drafted.
Consolidated Mfg. Co. took over from Finkel. Even over-stamped some of the Finkel bags. They made then through 1918.