US Marines Kit in The Spanish American War

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The 1st Marine Battalion was commissioned for the war in Cuba in 1898. This is the basic field gear that they would have brought with them. Enjoy!

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- M1884 trousers
- M1897 leggings
- Ammo boots
- M1888 campaign hat (w/o EGA)
- USMC wool campaign shirt
- USMC M1878 haversack
- M1895 cartridge belt for 45-70
- M1878 blanket bag