Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Availability_Domestic This particular bayonet was made

This particular bayonet was made by a subcontractor of Kokura arsenal

Definitely an interesting piece

it was manufactured from boiled leather

This was almost certainly made as a bespoke cap for a General

and the often seen 24 marking

Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Availability_Domestic This particular bayonet was madeOriginal 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.