12-042 garand Picture of the Day - Anzio

[Mark in Rochester]

Boots of a resting American soldier sticking out of small dugout during a daytime lull in the fight for Anzio.

Location: Anzio, Italy

Date taken: 1944

Photographer: George Silk

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[paul1440]

Odd color to the sling. M1 web sling, perhaps. Sure doesn't look like leather.

[emmagee1917]

Not sure. I think I can make out th double rows of holes and the loop by the triggerguard of the M1907 , but no hooks or keepers . Don't see the hook , buckle , or slide of the web ,either.
Chris