Map Hardware 48 on post antilope GREEN AND LEATHER MESSENGER BACKPACK

GREEN AND LEATHER MESSENGER BACKPACK

This is a small metal sign used in the cartography class presentation to the solders in the 1940's

These are in great used condition

with the opening on the inside of the fold to prevent ID from slipping out

(some say it's navy in some light) with a cream floralish design throughout

Map Hardware 48 on post antilope GREEN AND LEATHER MESSENGER BACKPACKThese map instruments came from a large cartography training kit used in the military bases across the country. Teaching soldiers all the skills they needed before they went out to serve. Each piece is either screen printed or hand painted. This is a small metal sign used in the cartography class presentation to the solders in the 1940's It measures roughly 3" across