US Army M1938 Dispatch Case (Map Case) layered with exceptional historical character. This early-war olive drab shade no. 3 (OD3/khaki) canvas bag remains structurally complete and features its original, adjustable canvas shoulder webbing strap fixed to the rear steel D-rings.
Crisp factory stamping underneath the rear mounting loops reads \"BOYT 42\", confirming wartime production by the famous Boyt Harness Company in 1942.
The front flap opens to reveal the classic multi-slot layout designed for grease markers, pencils, and administrative tools, alongside a secondary document pouch secured by original, working press snaps.
The reverse side of the bag is explicitly hand-stenciled with the wartime owner\'s service history: \"C.W.O. ALVEN EVENS / A.U.S. / W-2109334\".
Historical records confirm the identity asChief Warrant Officer (CWO) Alven Evens
Born June 23, 1904 – Died January 19, 1969
Army of the United States (A.U.S.)
Service Number: W-2109334 (The \"W\" prefix designates a specialised Warrant Officer registry appointment during the wartime expansion).
Note: The bag also features a secondary owner red ink notation and an internal pen marking (\"S/L ROBIN\"), indicating interesting post-war training reuse or subsequent change of hands.
The canvas is in solid, durable vintage condition with robust stitching. There are no major rips or structural failures. It shows authentic signs of field use, light scuffing, and atmospheric surface staining/fading on the canvas that elevates its genuine historical look. All hardware functions properly.
Please study the photos closely to assess the cosmetic condition.
