Tan cloth (linen?) tacked onto wooden frame with leather straps, metal buckles, tacks, and rivets. Closes at top with 2 flaps, inner with 3 buttons, outer with leather ties. Straps adjustable for backpack or over-the-shoulder use? Hand-written labels: "5" and drawing of knife on outer flap; "J.A.B." on inner flap; "J.A. Bailey C E 5 Regt. M.V.M." on back