Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Simmons Co. - dated 1942 Spanish Military Equipment Some were purchased prior to

Some were purchased prior to the outbreak of hostilities

and at one point the combined column stretched from Bouillon

and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation

in command of Major Moody

There is a crease on the front

Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Simmons Co. - dated 1942 Spanish Military Equipment Some were purchased prior toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition U. S. Army M1942 Mountain Backpack Rucksack with a metal frame, officially designated specification J. Q. D. 88B by the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot. This was one of several designs developed by the J. Q. D. in order to provide a better pack solution for mountain troops. The standard combat rigging haversacks were unfortunately insufficient for carrying the amount of gear needed