Mail pouch

c. 1943

This US mail pouch, attributed to 1943, was used by a military postal service. Stenciled with the words "U.S. Mail Bag," the body of the bag is olive green cotton with a stitched leather closure and base. One handle is attached to the back of the mailbag, while the front leather band has five grommet holes through which rings from the interior protrude. A leather strap hangs down from the left side, which slides through each ring and is then locked to secure the mail. There is also one grommeted metal ring on the top of the back of the bag.