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La Crosse County Historical Society

La Crosse County Historical Society discovers, collects, preserves, and shares the history of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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  1. Backpack - 1989.021.06

    US Army military issue backpack, known as a "medium Alice" backpack. Designed as the first lighter-weight army backpack, and first used in 1973. Olive drab nylon, with a metal "X" support on the back. Three large outer bags on front, drawcord top opening covered with a large flap. Flap has the name "Barker" inked in black.

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  2. Belt, Accessory - 1989.021.07

    U.S. Army web gear belt and accessories, heavy cotton web belt 2.5 inches wide with rows of metal rivets that accessories attach to, H-Suspendes, two canteen pouches with plastic canteens, two other pockets with steel cookware, two small arms ammunition pouches, small pouch taped to upper strap, extra small pouch unattached, small strips of burlap and canvas tide at various spots.

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  3. Uniform, Military - 1989.021.02

    Deep green US Army wool beret cap. Front has a green patch with diagonal black, red, and gold stripes and metal pin for the Special Forces. Pin has crossed arrows behind a raised sword and reads: DE OPPRESO LIBER.

    Record Type: Object

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  4. Uniform, Military - 1989.021.03

    Green US Army wool jacket from Vietnam-era dress uniform. Master Sergeant insignia on each sleeve. Left sleeve has Airborne patch over a Special Forces patch (arrowhead with sword and lightning). Six embroidered service bars on left sleeve (18 years service) and five bars on right sleeve, indicating 2 1/2 years overseas combat service. Brass buttons on front, pockets, and shoulders.Black plastic nametag over right breast pocket: BARKER. Paper tag...

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  5. Uniform, Military - 1991.064.01

    US Army issue green camouflage shirt. Green with random black markings. Five buttons on front. Two breast pockets, one waist pocket on left side, one pocket on left sleeve, all buttoned. Buttoned cuffs.

    Record Type: Object

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  6. Uniform, Military - 1991.064.02

    US Army issue green camouflage pants. Green with random black markings.Two back pockets, 2 front pockets, 2 cargo pockets, all with buttons. Zipper fly with button closure.

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