Original U.S. Pre-WWI Era USMC Philadelphia-Depot Marked Shoe Trees in Size 6 1/2 - Dated 1911 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The serial Number 209383 can

The serial Number 209383 can be found on the barrel

made it extremely difficult for companies and platoons to keep touch with one another

In 1934 the newly-forming GHQ Air Force

There is some damage wear from service

There is only a small amount of the original "Piano Varnish" finish these would have had when new

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Era USMC Philadelphia-Depot Marked Shoe Trees in Size 6 1/2 - Dated 1911 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The serial Number 209383 canOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. This is a very peculiar but entirely original set of United States Marine Corps marked shoe trees. The trees are small and painted blue, measuring roughly 10 long, 3 wide, and 4 tall. They are marked for Size 6 1 2C. The trees are stamped: THE PHILADELPHIA LAST & PATTERN CO. PHILA., P. A. 2 24 1911 U. S. M. C. This denotes a manufacture date of February 24th, 1911 by the Philadelphia Last & Pattern Company.