Ww2 Us Army Special Purpose Waterproof Signal Cor Rubber Radio Bag 24 B 1263 200

Posted Tue, 05/24/2022 - 07:21

WW2 US ARMY SPECIAL PURPOSE WATERPROOF BAG. As early as 1943 a series of Special Purpose Bags were developed by the Quartermaster Corps and introduced for use in Amphibious Operations. The basic reason was to develop Waterproof Bags to protect special Signal Corps radio equipment against natural elements, such as rain, spray, and immersion during Amphibious and other Landing Operations. A number of Bags, Waterproof, Special Purpose, were therefore designed and introduced.

They came in a variety of shapes and dimensions, intended to protect specific types of equipment. For additional protection Signal Corps equipment were often wrapped in double texture fabric against rain or water during Amphibious Operations. This item was designated Paulin, Waterproof, Special Purpose, 10-Inch Long x 8-Inch Wide Stock No.
The Bags were available in six (6) different versions. Bag, Waterproof, Special Purpose, QMC Stock No. 24-B-1263-200, size 7½ " long x 7½ " wide x 12 high. 24-B-1263-500, size 12" long x 9" wide x 18 high.
24-B-1264-150, size 16½" long x 15½ " wide x 27 high. 24-B-1264-400, size 20½" long x 16½" wide x 11¼ high.

24-B-1264-450, size 21" long x 15" wide x 14 high. Bag, Waterproof, Special Purpose, with Back Strap, QMC Stock No. 24-B-1265-250, size 12" long x 7" wide x 16 high. It is clear that such Bags were often used to pack and protect other equipment as well. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment".

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