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    Google translate delivers the following literal translation from Vietnamese to English, it' s bit crude but a fellow gets the idea.

    Recruiting help you return
    See his parents, wife and children
    In peaceful
    Of Viet-freedom, democracy


    Can someone tell me what was the intended purpose of these bags and the reason for printing a message in Vietnamese on them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sentryduty View Post
    intended purpose of these bags and the reason for printing a message
    Meant to keep mags clean and dry. The message would be received when the enemy found them.
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