This is from Al Kincer
"The Mussette Bags were issued to officers in lieu of a back pack."
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Take a look here to see what they are referring to Mr.GSD.
http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/526
http://www.tedsmilitarysurplus.com/bagsbac.../bpmusette.html
http://www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/musette_bag.htm
Please see My Dad's page for info on the CIB on the main site, and also check out our entire section on CIB's posted in the Engineer's section of the WWII forum.
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/mydad.htm
http://208.109.212.45/forum/index.php?showtopic=3446
Also to help you out in the future, use our great SEARCH features here on the forum (look at top of page), and also the one on our main page. Both work great and are super tools!
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"