| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL32441 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cotton; Plastic |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Upper Level: APC |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1960s |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Carrier bag for claymore mine
Description
Khaki canvas bag with cotton webbing strap. The bag is divided into two expanding pockets and is covered by a flap with two press studs. The inside of the flap has an instruction panel sewn into it. This is labelled 'INSTRUCTION SHEET M 18A1 ANTIPERSONNEL MINE'.
History / Summary
These bags, originally used to carry anti-personnel claymore mines, were used by troops as carrier bags after the mines had been deployed.