Original U.S. WWII USMC “M-1942 Reversible Spot Pattern” Camouflage Rain Poncho - Heavily Worn & Torn U.S. Badges with some staining from oxidation

with some staining from oxidation

The leather is still nice and supple

and the filled in channel under the barrel can still be seen

and then as the trigger pull is continued

Puttkamer 16/18

Original U.S. WWII USMC “M-1942 Reversible Spot Pattern” Camouflage Rain Poncho - Heavily Worn & Torn U.S. Badges with some staining from oxidationOriginal Item: Only One Available. If you read Guadalcanal Diary, author Richard Tregaskis' first hand account of the Marine Corps' early days of fighting on the Pacific Island, you will find several references to the lowly poncho's role as a shelter from the elements. These WWII USMC ponchos are hard to find today, especially one in good condition. The ponchos are reversible pattern poncho with green camo for the jungle and tan camo for beach sand