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U.S. Military Chaps/Leggings WWII

U.S. Military Chaps/Leggings WWII

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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."

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