The first embodiment mats are assembled as shown in FIG 5 with the face mat 10 nested with and disposed over the soil reinforcing mat 20 and {HEAD ~ the kinks} 26 extending through {TAIL ~ the upright portion} UP of the face mat and secured in place by a retaining pin P. A filter mat or wire screen 30 extends over and is disposed to the interior of the upright portion UP 
The first embodiment mats are assembled as shown in FIG 5 with the face mat 10 nested with and disposed over the soil reinforcing mat 20 and { HEAD ~ the kinks } 26 extending through { TAIL ~ the upright portion } UP of the face mat and secured in place by a retaining pin P. A filter mat or wire screen 30 extends over and is disposed to the interior of the upright portion UP
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