Original U.S. WWI Early Canvas Map & Dispatch Case by L.N. Gross Co. with Leather Shoulder Strap One-of-a-Kind it provided adequate protection to

it provided adequate protection to the top of the head and

True Drill Purpose weapons were "SAW CUT" in front of the breech as well as being stamped

a buttoned down commercial arts professional…totally focused on his profession…He was a handsome

Also included are Fur (fleece) Trimmed Fabric surrounds in very good condition

mostly all addressed to Mrs George Winsted of Valley Cottage

Original U.S. WWI Early Canvas Map & Dispatch Case by L.N. Gross Co. with Leather Shoulder Strap One-of-a-Kind it provided adequate protection toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early pattern U. S. WWI Issue Map & dispatch case, complete with its original leather shoulder strap. It is nicely stamped U. S. on front and marked under the closure flap: L. N. GROSS CO. 7 16 We are not entirely sure on the date, but it definitely has a 1 as the first number, so this is WWI Issue. Unlike later war and WWII map cases, this does not have any internal compartments, which were added