Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot with Reproduction K-Ration - 9 Items Snider Rifle Accessories Its possible this patch was

Its possible this patch was purposely made with a green background or that the shirt was laundered enough to fade the black ink

The other side of the barrel  shows serial number 457349

The bore is bright with crisp lands and grooves

Bolo manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago

Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot with Reproduction K-Ration - 9 Items Snider Rifle Accessories Its possible this patch wasOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 9 Available. A one of a kind lot of nine WWII GI Field Gear pieces. All pieces except for the reproduction K ration are in original, unmodified, condition, and show signs of honest use and storage wear that has accumulated over the last several decades. Most will have additional issue markings added at the arsenal or by the soldiers in various places. The Lot Includes The Following Items: U. S. M1928 Field Pack