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M1952 Rucksack
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Category |
Individual Equipment
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Sub-Category |
Rucksacks and Packboards
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| Date | 1963 |
| FSN | 8465-261-6931 |
| Specification | MIL-R-1619 |
A descendant of the WWII design Mountain Rucksack and favored by
Special Forces troops in Vietnam, the M1952 Rucksack consisted of a large cotton duck pack with three outside pockets supported by a tubular steel frame. The main pouch and the three outside pockets had leather strap and buckle closures, whilst the pack flap pocket had a zip fastener.
The left side of rucksack boasted three cotton duck equipment hangers, whilst the right side featured a rifle-securing strap. The rucksack was also equipped with a waist strap to keep it centered on the back and a quick-release snap hook on the left shoulder strap.