My H&S 1942 Mk. VII Bag...No Photos Yet

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:51 pm

Washed my original Mk. VII bag last night and hung it out in the sun to dry today. It has a few stains and scars...but then, so do I! It has a lot of character. I just finished putting my Keppler strap on it, and it looks great! My WPG bag now has its original strap installed on it, and will now serve as my "back-up" bag. Will try to get pics soon for all to see.

Paulcrastination · Post by **Paulcrastination** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:54 pm

I got an H&S too. Looks like I'm parting with it for cash. Lets all thank ISU for raising tuition every chance they get! Anyway, I was dissappointed that it wasn't unissued like I had expected, however... the price was great for what is still a great bag.

Here it is, dated 1942.

<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/399243/mk7.jpg">

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:57 pm

Paul, I do like mine! Too bad you're having to part with yours...but I do remember college tuition! The canvas in my H&S Mk. VII is slightly heavier than the material in my WPG Mk. VII, and I like that. I'm debating on whether to leave the divider in the large internal pocket...so far, it stays.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:47 pm

RonC wrote:Paul, I do like mine! Too bad you're having to part with yours...but I do remember college tuition! The canvas in my H&S Mk. VII is slightly heavier than the material in my WPG Mk. VII, and I like that. I'm debating on whether to leave the divider in the large internal pocket...so far, it stays.

Is yours on the greener side too? *Just checking theories*

And: Pics :!: Pics :!: Pics :!:

Regards,
Swindiana

Paulcrastination · Post by **Paulcrastination** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 6:36 pm

Greenest bag I've come across so far! Its much darker than the pics make it seem. Maybe I should adjust them for my auction. I don't understand why villagephotos keeps locking the account for the day... the one at the top will be back by tomorrow.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:00 am

RonC wrote: The canvas in my H&S Mk. VII is slightly heavier than the material in my WPG Mk. VII, and I like that. I'm debating on whether to leave the divider in the large internal pocket...so far, it stays.

I have taken the bags to people in the textile field and they believe it's linen.

I would be VERY carful when cutting the center divider out of the bag.

I did that and cut a hole right through the back of my bag.

I used the center divider as a patch on the back and my mother helped me sew it in place. Whew.

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:26 am

Swindy, my bag is just a few shades "greener" than my WPG bag...more of a tannish-olive color. I do like the color, though.

Pyro, it may be linen, but is definitely a lightweight canvas, if it is canvas. I'm probably going to leave the divider in, as it is not getting in the way.