{"product_id":"us-ww2-m1942-first-aid-compass-pouch-dated-1944","title":"US WW2 M1942 First Aid \/ Compass Pouch Dated 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eUS WW2 M1942 First Aid \/ Compass Pouch Dated 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced during WWII, the cotton M1942 pouch was used for carrying either a field dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a compass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It featured a double-hook hanger on the back and its flap was closed with a lift-the-dot fastener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic WWII-era cotton M1942 pouch, dated 1944, a versatile field accessory used by U.S. servicemen for carrying either a standard field dressing or a compass. Features the characteristic double-hook hanger system on the reverse and a lift-the-dot fastener closure on the flap. This practical design reflects the ingenuity of wartime military equipment, balancing durability with functionality. The pouch's dual-purpose construction made it indispensable in the field, adapting to soldier needs across theaters of operation. A genuine piece of American military history, this example showcases the craftsmanship and standardization of WWII-era quartermaster supplies. Ideal for collectors of authentic militaria and those studying the material culture of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bateleur Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52748308545848,"sku":"M42-FIE-DRE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8441\/9384\/files\/IMG_5340.jpg?v=1785966700","url":"https:\/\/bateleurguns.com\/products\/us-ww2-m1942-first-aid-compass-pouch-dated-1944","provider":"Bateleur Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}