Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Bayonets bombs and other ammunition were

bombs and other ammunition were found and removed

The elastic in the chin strap still works a little bit

which is the Waffenfarbe (Corps Color) for for Infantry and Motorized Infantry

Bomb Release

This is the more desirable leather washer handle version

Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Bayonets bombs and other ammunition wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M5 and M4 horse gas masks were identical in all but one aspect the position of the canisters. On the M5, both canisters hung from the right shoulder of the horse. On the M4, one canister hung from each shoulder. The M5 mask was designed for the Cavalry. The soldier on the horse carried his rifle in the cavalry standard on the horses left shoulder. In World War II, 39,159 M4 and M5 horse gas masks were produced.