A pair of World War II canvas leggings or gaiters. Closed, 14.5″ high and about 7.5″ wide at top. Both pieces have letters and numbers stamped inside; however, it is very difficult to read. “Leggings….M1938…stock number 72L61889.” Per AI using various sources: “To date your pair accurately, we have to look closely at that specific stock number. While many families associate these with World War I, stock number 72-L-61889 actually dates your pair to World War II. Specifically, these are the M-1938 Canvas Dismounted Leggings. The specific string of numbers you see is a Federal Stock Number variant utilized by the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot during the WWII production rush.”
U.S. Military Chaps/Leggings WWII
A pair of World War II canvas leggings or gaiters. Closed, 14.5″ high and about 7.5″ wide at top. Both pieces have letters and numbers stamped inside; however, it is very difficult to read. “Leggings….M1938…stock number 72L61889.” Per AI using various sources: “To date your pair accurately, we have to look closely at that specific…
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