No doubt an original piece from the 1940's. Mine is marked 1942 has probably spent the last half century or so buried in some cargo-crate at the back of a forgotten warehouse...
Where do you find this stuff, Jerry?!
Along with the British Army Map Case, the Mark VII is the second of my purchases of actual WWII gear from WPG & I'm thoroughly impressed.
With the current civilian fashion trend of military-inspired satchels, not only is it great for period re-enactment, but you can use it everyday (with the self-satisfied knowledge that your satchel is an original piece).
SALDEO - ES