Original U.S. WWI Virginia National Guard Artillery Box - Dated 1912 U.S. Grenades but all the advertising pressure

but all the advertising pressure behind the back pack craze has lost sight of a simple fact: weight carried on the hips is easier to carry and less tiring than weight supported by the back and shoulders

of the 54th Depot Brigage

Broad arrow markings from WWII and reissue marking with postwar dates showing slight age staining

who was later destined to command the 82nd

Neck 17 1/2"

Original U.S. WWI Virginia National Guard Artillery Box - Dated 1912 U.S. Grenades but all the advertising pressureOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. A fantastic canvas and wood artillery artillery transport box marked to the Virginia National Guard and Dated 1912 in three places. Consists of canvas outer shell with two interior wood boxes designed to hold artillery rounds. This style pack was used on horses, wagons and vehicles in the field. Measures 32" x 14" x 12".