Marine M-1955 Body Armor (2nd Pattern)

Monday July 18th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, Upper Torso, (w/Collar, M-1955) Size FSN Assign Date X-Small Unknown Small Unknown Medium 8470-576-4194 Unknown Large 8470-576-4195 Unknown X-Large 8470-576-4193 Unknown

2QT Collapsible Canteen / Bladder (1965)

Wednesday July 6th, 2016 admin

This kind of 2QT bladder was standardized in 1963, and replaced by redesigned 2QT collapsible canteen in 1966.   Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature FSN Assign Date Cover, Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity 8465-889-3769 Unknown Bladder For Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity 8465-889-3770 Unknown

M85 Canvas Carrying Case (Vietnam War era)

Sunday June 12th, 2016 admin

It’s a part of M183 and M37 demolition charge assembly. Shown one stamped “M183”, Vietnam War dated.   Stock Number Reference: Case, Carrying, M85 FSN required.

M1942 Machete (Vietnam War era)

Monday June 6th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Machete, Rigid Handle, Steel FSN: 5110-813-1286 Assign Date: Unknown Sheath Name FSN Assign Date Sheath, Machete 8465-257-4321 Unknown Sheath, Machete 8465-926-4932 1966-03-09

OG-107 Sateen Utility Cap (1962)

Thursday May 26th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1962, 6¾ size.   Stock Number Reference: Cap, Utility Sateen, 8.5 OZ., OG-107 Assign Date: Unknown Size-FSN Sheet Size FSN 6¾ 8405-242-5216 7 8405-242-5217 7¼ 8405-242-5218

Prototype 40mm Grenade Carrying Vest

Monday May 9th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Vest, Carrier, Grenade, M-79 SIZE Stock Number Small 8465-NTK-6531 Medium 8465-NTK-6532   1st Prototype: 1966-01-11 issued, made in double-ply nylon cheesecloth mesh

40mm Grenade Carrying Vest (1974)

Sunday May 8th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1974, medium size. Enhanced from early plastic snap version, the top four pocket were extended for special and non-lethal 40mm grenade. The medium size vest has capacity for 10 high-explosive 40mm grenades and 2 special 40mm grenades on each side (20 HE 40mm grenades and 4 special […]

Canteen Cover Collection 1940s – 2007

Saturday April 23rd, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Name/Part No Stock Number Cover, Canteen, USMC (circa 1944) N/A Cover, Canteen, M1910 (circa 1952) 74-C-300 Cover, Water Canteen, Insulated (circa 1962) 8465-753-6490 Cover, Water Canteen, M-1956 (circa 1962) 8465-577-4926 Cover, Water Canteen, M-1956 (circa 1967) 8465-577-4926 Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (with Pile Lining) (circa 1972) […]

Load Carrying Suspenders Collection 1942 – 1974

Saturday April 23rd, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference (left to right): Name Stock Number Suspenders, Belt, M-1936 (crica 1942) 74-S-389 Suspenders, M1941, USMC (circa 1967) 8465-382-7968 Suspenders, Pack, Combat, Cargo, M-1945 (circa 1951) 74-S-392-300 M-1945 Suspenders Foreign Modification (Modified in 1960s) 74-S-392-300 Suspenders, Individual Equipment Belt, M-1956 (circa 1967) 8465-577-4922 (regular size) Suspenders, Field Pack, M-1967 (circa […]

M1923 Double Magazine Pocket (1982)

Monday April 18th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1982, OG-107 shade.   Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Ammo Magazine Pocket, Ammunition Pocket, Enlisted, Men’s, M-1923 NSN: 8465-00-782-2239 Assign Date: Unknown