This is a no bull shit original. This is the 2nd pattern 1st type. Regular first patterns are impossible to find and have the wire retainer. The zipper retainer shows up on the 2nd pattern/model. The 1st type second model has the air force number and is khaki.
The 2nd type 2nd pattern has the 8300xxxx number. Still a very difficult to find piece of field gear. The item "ORIGINAL WW2 US Army Airborne PARATROOPER 2nd PAT GRISWOLD BAG Field Gear" is in sale since Monday, December 30, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United ...