M-1943 Field Pack / Rucksack
This rucksack was issued to the Army in ETO. It’s predecessor version is Camouflage Jungle Rucksack. Stock Number Reference: Pack, Field, M-1943 Army Stock Number: 74-P-20
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Canvas Wash Basin (1942)
Stock Number Reference: Basin, Wash Stock number acquired.
No. 5 Unit Medical Equipment Pack (WWII)
Stock Number Reference: Pack, Unit Medical Equipment, No. 5 Item Number: 9794800
Ski Glaiters (WWII)
Shown pair are in OD3 shade, medium size. Stock Number Reference: Glaiters, Ski Stock Number-Color-Size sheet: Size / Color OD3 / OD7 White X-Small 72-G-1000 72-G-1010 Small 72-G-1001 72-G-1011 Mediium 72-G-1002 72-G-1012 Large 72-G-1003 72-G-1013 X-Large 72-G-1004 72-G-1014
M-1923 Dismounted Cartridge Belt
Stock Number Reference: Belt, Cartridge, Dismounted, M-1923 Army Stock Number: 74-B-160
M-1943 Field Jacket
Shown one size 40S. Stock Number Reference: Jacket, Field, M-1943 Stock number – size sheet: Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG 32 55-J-190-95 55-J-190-90 55-J-190-85 34 55-J-191-20 55-J-191-15 55-J-191-10 36 55-J-191-45 55-J-191-40 55-J-191-35 38 55-J-191-70 55-J-191-65 55-J-191-60 40 55-J-191-95 55-J-191-90 55-J-191-85 42 55-J-192-20 55-J-192-15 55-J-192-10 44 55-J-192-45 […]
The Longest Day: Tour in Normandy – Part 2: Normandy Beach, U.S. Cemetery and D-Day Celebration
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The Longest Day: Tour in Normandy – Part 1: Caen Memorial Museum
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Captured Marine M-1941 Knapsack?
Today we received a 2nd pattern Marine M-1941 knapsack, which was installed with a canvas belt and used as musette bag. The strange thing is: that belt was a Chinese Type 65 Canvas Belt. Considering the time of this knapsack being issued, maybe it was captured in the Liberation War […]
M1936 Suspenders (Padded, Final Version)
Shown one circa 1945. Also known as “M1944 Suspenders” Stock Number Reference: Suspenders, Belt, M1936 Army Stock Number: 74-S-389
Waterproof Match Box (1945)
Stock Number Reference: Box, Match, Waterproof Army Stock Number: 74-B-788-40
M-1924 First Aid Packet Pouch (1941)
Slightly smaller in vertical size than common M-1942 First Aid Packet Pouch. Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1942 Army Stock Number: 74-P-257
Ice Creepers / Crampons (WWII)
This is a pair of WWII U.S. Military Ice Creepers or Crampons. Crampons were a cold weather issued item for combat boots. This set is made of a galvanized metal with cotton webbing for strapping the cleats to the sole of your boot. They are adjustable and have seven 3/4″ sharp spikes to […]
Plywood Packboard and Accessories (1944 & 1951)
Plywood Packboard Packboard, Plywood Army Stock Number: 74-P-27-20 1944 dated (with packboard attachment and quick release strips): 1951 dated (with lashing rope): Manual sheet: Quick release shoulder strip buckle: Collapsible attachment ring: Accessories Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature Army Stock Number ATTACHMENT, PACKBOARD, PLYWOOD 74-A-33-25 STRAP, […]
[Repost] The Baldwin Articles: Packboards And Cargo Shelves
Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin Packboards, aka packframes, are an ancient load carrying concept. The Roman Legions utilized a clever variation on the basic idea for centuries. The Legionaries were issued a wooden T-shaped “carrying pole” which they rested on the top of the rectangular plywood and leather […]