Dutch Quartermaster Bag

The great thing about these bags is that each one is unissued. Being that they are in brand new condition, they are all free from the typical rips, tears, stains and scents that are characteristic of previously issued military surplus items.

An interesting aspect regarding the Dutch quartermaster bag is the fact that the NATO Stock Number (NSN) is printed on an inner closure flap. An NSN is a 13-digit numerical code that identifies all standardized materials of supply that are recognized by NATO countries. In this particular case, it tells us that the bag was designed specifically for storage and transportation of temporary tents. The NSN for the Dutch quartermaster bag is 8340-17-055-1956, which identifies it as a tent foedraal, or "tent case" The "8340" identifies it as a piece of individual equipment in the "tents and tarpaulins" category while the "17" signifies that the piece is from the Netherlands. The remaining digits signify its item number.