The belt, pouch and holster in this lot are all of canvas web construction, with Mills maker's marks. The belt is a green canvas, with darkened brass furniture and a swivel loop on the left side. The magazine pouch is tan canvas, dated May 1917, with a pair of two-tone flat-base magazines. The holster matches the pattern for an experimental holster developed by Mills 1913-1916, with blackened brass fittings, a canvas leg strap, lanyard, and "Lt HERBERT G. BISSELL" ink marked inside the flap. While not explicitly identified, records show a Herbert G. Bissell of West Hartford, Connecticut being made a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army in 1917. The Mills design was not adopted by the Army, but it was known to have been privately purchased by some World War 1 soldiers.

Exceptionally fine overall.