Original U.S. WWII & Korean War Era G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1923 USMC Cartridge Belt & M1911 Pouches with Magazines - 12 Items Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and they do not appear

and they do not appear to be bent at all

It then later had paint used by a collector to fill in the symbol again

and it has not been deactivated in any way

The steel has a nice polished patina of age

are a direct descendant of these

Original U.S. WWII & Korean War Era G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1923 USMC Cartridge Belt & M1911 Pouches with Magazines - 12 Items Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and they do not appearOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 12 Available. A one of a kind lot of 12 WWII & Korean War GI Field Gear pieces. All pieces are in original, unmodified, condition, and show signs of honest use and storage wear that has accumulated over the last several decades. Some will have additional issue markings added at the arsenal or by the soldiers in various places. Not Available for Export. Items in this lot: M1911 Magazine pouch, dated 1942 by H. B. Inc.