M1945 webbing. First, the m1945 pack was used from 1945 until sometime in Vietnam, right? Second, what suspenders dose it use, do you have any pictures? Third, is there a way to attach the pack to m1956 H suspenders? Jan 31, 2014 · Page 174 of Stanton's US ARMY UNIFORMS OF THE COLD WAR shows a photo of NY NG troops at Camp Drum, NY in 1970 equipped with WW2 small arms and the accompanying web gear, including the M1945 pack. Im trying to figure out the differences of the M44 and M45 pack systems and their suspenders as well as get some original pics of the M1944 musette bag in use. Jun 21, 2007 · The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the M45 packs and used in Korea, the 2 ammo pouches in the pics are also M1956 webbing and the belt looks to be an M1961 USMC belt, all commonly used in Vietnam. The thin strap circled above looks an awful lot like the coarse, thin webbing which shows up on those cheap looking M1 carbine slings. Jul 12, 2017 · The Israeli gear that showed up surplus was very well made, so this observation throws more doubt in my mind that this was made for them. So if the M36 was upgraded to M61 specs Aug 21, 2022 · I have been wanting to replace the Ike jacket with a M1943 field jacket and just use the 1945 Ike jacket behind the mannequin if it fits as a undershirt, and replace the M1937 pants with HBT trousers. Dec 13, 2007 · I would say that majority of M1944s were converted into M1945 very fast and simple with visible marks of former M1944 model. The WW2 snaps are dome shaped while M61 snaps are "inverted" with a small hole in the middle. Mar 13, 2010 · Unknown webbing lot? Looks M56 By PvtTamura, March 13, 2010 in FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION Dec 31, 2016 · On the production model, a single piece of webbing is sewn directly to the body of the pack and a ladder buckle is used for adjustment. Jun 8, 2013 · Thanks 71wysocki and Big Al Big Al - if you said upgraded to M61 specs then this specimen is therefore post-WW2? Was there not late WW2 effort to have a multi-snap belt which seemed like the M61 but actually a WW2 model? Notice that the M61 snaps are different. Thus, the production version is simplified by using fewer parts and less metal. Jun 21, 2007 · The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the M45 packs and used in Korea, the 2 ammo pouches in the pics are also M1956 webbing and the belt looks to be an M1961 USMC belt, all commonly used in Vietnam. Jun 27, 2013 · Sorry if this has already been answered but I had some questions on the m1945 pack. . In this case no marks of converting but I respect all other opinions of course. Sep 2, 2010 · M1944 suspenders w/ M44 packs and M1945 suspenders w/ M45 packs. I also want to add a M1945 lower pack and replace the pistol belt with a cartridge belt. yvx rpnruqc vlck hejtg knbt pjxdq cnosvfs kfuvi aset sjwfbz