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Vintage WWII Military Leather Field Map Case Surveyor Dispatch Pouch w/ Document Window
$86.00
Vintage military leather field map case crafted from thick brown saddle leather with brass hardware and belt attachment loops. Features a fold-open design with a large transparent map/document window, multiple interior compartments and stitched loops for pencils, tools, or instruments. Heavy-duty hand stitching and worn patina reflect years of practical field use. Retains original hardware and interior organization system.
The aged leather has developed an attractive rich tone with authentic wear, surface marks, and period use patina that collectors look for in military field gear.
Estimated Date
Circa 1935–1955
Reasoning:
- Thick vegetable-tanned leather construction
- Brass stud closures and belt loops
- Transparent map window
- Interior instrument slots
- Military field design common around WWII and immediate postwar years
IWWII-era or early Cold War.
Estimated Size
- Height: approximately 13 inches
- Width: approximately 10 inches
- Depth (closed): 2 inches
Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition
- Strong original stitching
- Expected leather scuffs and surface wear
- Interior clear panel shows age/clouding
- Some edge flaking and finish loss visible
- Hardware oxidation consistent with age