Bags and backpacks

[Pilot]

Made by an USAAF contractor in 1942, issued to an Ace (with 7 1/2 confirmed victories…)…

 

[Pilot]

Issued to me in July 1981, with a bit of my past.. a bit only

 

[B-Man2]

Issued to me in July 1981, with a bit of my past.. a bit only View attachment 112561View attachment 112563View attachment 112561

I love stuff like this. It’s a personal history of service, documented thru patches of groups the owner served with . Awesome !!

 

[MauldinFan]

I love stuff like this. It’s a personal history of service, documented thru patches of groups the owner served with . Awesome !!

I didn't even think about my helmet bag. I still have mine from my Army days, with patches of units I belonged to and worked under...

 

[B-Man2]

I didn't even think about my helmet bag. I still have mine from my Army days, with patches of units I belonged to and worked under...

I for one, would love to see it if you’d care to post a photo .

 

[MauldinFan]

I for one, would love to see it if you’d care to post a photo .

Sorry, I had to go looking for it:

I didn't put them on in what is likely the proper order, but the Florida State patch in the center was from my ROTC unit. I nabbed one of those when I completed that program.

And then there's this one:

That's from my time as an ambassador for Space Camp and the times I've been there for the adult programs. These patches are for all the launches I've seen in person or NASA facilities I've been to in various capacities. I usually carry my camera inside this unless I have my full camera bag (which is a modified medic bag custom made for me by Tactical Tailor that houses all my camera gear).

 

[B-Man2]

Sorry, I had to go looking for it:
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I didn't put them on in what is likely the proper order, but the Florida State patch in the center was from my ROTC unit. I nabbed one of those when I completed that program.

And then there's this one:
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That's from my time as an ambassador for Space Camp and the times I've been there for the adult programs. These patches are for all the launches I've seen in person or NASA facilities I've been to in various capacities. I usually carry my camera inside this unless I have my full camera bag (which is a modified medic bag custom made for me by Tactical Tailor that houses all my camera gear).

2nd Division … 101st …. And … FSU … all impressive career stop overs . The NASA bag looks cool as well . Definitely thanks for posting the photos .

 

[Dany McDonald]

I go for a sturdy England Brooks Cycle bag. Messenger bag made out of thick leather, nothing to add...

 

[MauldinFan]

Dany, I don't know why but your bag reminds me of a German WW2 map case for some reason.

 

[Dany McDonald]

I am not sure why Mauldinfan, they are quite different!