Original World War I U.S. Army 11-pocket grenade vest, dated May 1918.This is an original wartime grenade carrying vest of the type issued for use by American troops during the final year of World War I. The vest was designed to carry individual hand grenades in the eleven snap-flap pockets across the front, with web shoulder and body straps for securing the vest over the uniform and equipment.This example appears to be unissued or very lightly handled, with the canvas remaining clean and strong and the original straps still present and neatly folded. The vest retains its original blackened snap hardware, webbing, adjustment buckle, and wartime ink markings on the reverse.The rear is clearly maker/contract marked and dated:MAY 1918The vest shows only light age-related storage wear, minor spotting/soiling, and handling consistent with a 100+ year old original textile. No major damage is visible in the photographs.A very nice original WWI U.S. Army grenade vest in unusually clean condition, ideal for an AEF / Doughboy display, mannequin, or field gear collection.Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and markings.See my other listings.
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