Earl & Wilson US Army M1918 Grenade Vest 1918 United States
STATUS: AVAILABLE - EMAIL TO BUY
DESCRIPTION:
Original World War I US Army M1918 11-pocket grenade carrying vest bandolier. Manufactured by Earl & Wilson and ink-stamped May 1918 with inspector stamp E. Wright. Constructed from heavy tan canvas with eleven snap-closure flap pockets and an integrated canvas shoulder strap. Designed to hold hand grenades and Viven-Bessières (VB) rifle grenades, making it an essential piece of authentic WWI AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) trench gear for military field equipment collectors, museum displays, and historical reenactors.
SPECS:
• Maker: Earl & Wilson
• Model/Type: M1918 Grenade Carrying Vest / 11-Pocket Bandolier
• Caliber: N/A (Field Gear / Ordnance Accoutrement)
• Size: Standard US Army Issue
• Era: World War I (Stamped May 1918)
• Country: United States
• Markings: Ink-stamped "EARL & WILSON / May 1918 / INSPECTED E. WRIGHT" on back canvas panel
• Included Items: 11-pocket canvas grenade vest with attached webbing shoulder cross-strap
HISTORY:
The M1918 grenade vest was produced during World War I to supply American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers with an efficient method for carrying hand grenades and French-designed VB rifle grenades. Issued to doughboys serving in France during 1918, these canvas bandoliers provided essential portable ammunition support during frontline trench warfare clearing operations.
CONDITION:
Original WWI surplus condition with clear contract and inspector ink stamps on canvas. Please inspect all provided photos closely for exact fabric condition, snap retention, and color.
COMPLIANCE & TRANSFER:
Non-firearm field equipment. No FFL, NFA, Form 3, Form 4, or C&R license requirements apply. Ships directly to buyer. Standard payment terms accepted, including PayPal Friends & Family (accessible for non-firearm/non-ammo items).
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