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 the kinks 26 extending through 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 {HEAD ~ the interior} of {TAIL ~ 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 the kinks 26 extending through 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 { HEAD ~ the interior } of { TAIL ~ the upright portion } UP
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