Anything a soldier wears or carries to the battle.
Mountain Rucksack (JQD-88F 1951 ver.)
Stock Number Reference: Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-R-350
Individual Equipment
Arctic/Insulated Canteen (1990s)
Stock Number Reference: Name NSN Assign Date Cup, Water Canteen, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4282 1990-01-30 Canteen, Water, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4284 1990-01-30 Carrier, Water Canteen, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4286 1990-01-30
Arctic/Insulated Canteen (Vietnam War era)
In cold weather, just as in tropical heat, soldiers outdoors need continuous hydration. In sub-zero weather, the military-standard plastic canteen is virtually worthless. It freezes far too easily and has little ability to keep hot liquids at an elevated temperature. Metal canteens are just as bad, but do have the […]
M-1910 Aluminum Canteen (1950s)
The WW I contract canteens continued in use into the 1940s, the early days of WW II. Beginning in 1942, canteens were manufactured from alternate materials, particularly stainless steel canteens, to substitute for scarce aluminum needed for aircraft. In late 1942, aluminum was released by the War Production Board for […]
M-1910 Aluminum Canteen (WW I era)
In 1909, the U.S. Army Infantry Equipment Board introduced a completely new set of field equipment. The changes included a new one quart (946cc) canteen, made of aluminum, to be issued with a nesting cup and canvas duck cover. This basic design became standard and remained, with evolving components and […]
M-1942 Enamel Canteen
During 1942, the U.S. procured canteens made of a low grade metal with a porcelain enamel coating. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1942 when the traditional metals were again released for use. The original […]
Marine Cross Flap Canteen Cover
DQP (Depot Quartermaster Philadelphia) production for the Marine Corps through WW II. Starting in 1943, the most visible feature was made with the introduction of “dog ear” crossed flaps. Instead of the flaps connecting to fasteners on the same side of the cover, this style looked like folded arms, with […]
Demolition Equipment Bag (Vietnam War era)
Stock Number Reference: Bag, Demolition Equipment FSN: 1375-212-4597 Assign Date: Unknown
Marine Nylon M1941 Haversack
The last version of Marine M1941 pack series, and seems no nylon knapsack (cargo pack) or nylon M1941 suspenders. It was replaced by M1967 USMC individual equipment system (not M-1967 LLCE). Stock Number Reference: Field Pack, Combat, MC FSN: 8465-382-7966 Assign Date: Unknown
Sun Glasses (Vietnam War era)
Stock Number Reference: Glasses, Sun FSN: 8465-161-9415 Assign Date: Unknown
Thompson Sub-machine Magazine Pouch
Holds 5 20-round magazine. Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Magazine, Submachine-gun Stock Number unknown.
ESS CDI Sunglasses
Stock Number Reference: ESS CDI Sunglasses NSN: 4240-01-545-7925 Assign Date: 2006-11-27
MK1 Grenade Chest Rig Carrier (WW I era)
Holds 11 MK 1 hand grenade. Circa 1918, over 100 years old. No known stock number.
PRC-47 Radio Battery & Accessories Carrying Frame (Vietnam war era)
For carrying PRC-47 radio battery, antenna and other accessories. Stock Number Reference: Components Name FSN Assign Date Case, Antenna 5985-984-1774 Unknown Retainer, Battery 5110-115-5049 Unknown Case, Canvas 8105-766-1834 Unknown Rucksack 5820-987-8793 Unknown Frame, Rukcsack, Steel 8465-558-0151 Unknown TM 11-5820-509-12
MXU-163/P Pilot’s Clipboard (Vietnam War era)
Stock Number Reference: Type MXU-163/P Clipboard, Pilot’s FSN Assign Date 8465-989-4079 (elder version) Unknown 8465-573-2059 (shown) Unknown 8465-433-2073 (newer version) 1972-09-20