1941-1945, The Greatest War on the earth ever.
M-1923 Dismounted Cartridge Belt
Stock Number Reference: Belt, Cartridge, Dismounted, M-1923 Army Stock Number: 74-B-160
World War II
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 […]
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-1924 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, […]
M-1910 Intrenching Axe (1944)
Shown set dated 1944. Stock Number Reference: Axe Axe, Intrenching, M-1910, with Handle Army Stock Number: 74-A-100 Axe Carrier Axe, Intrenching, M-1910 Army Stock Number: 74-C-120
Three-Pocket Grenade Carrier (1944)
Early issued three-pocket grenade carrier, held 3 MK-2 Fragmentation Grenade (later model held 6). Most originals are dated 1944 and they saw limited use. They attach to the pistol or cartridge belt and use a leg strap to prevent them from flapping. Shown one also dated 1944, JQMD production. […]
Carlisle Model First Aid Pack (WWII)
Developed by the US Army Medical Department Equipment Laboratory located in Carlisle Barracks in 1920. A piece of sterilized dressing and small pack of sulfanilamide powder were packed in brass or aluminum-foiled paper package. Carried in M-1942 First Aid Pack Pouch (or British made model). Stock Number Reference: First Aid Packet, […]
M-1942 First Aid Packet Pouch (1943)
Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1942 Army Stock Number: 74-P-260
General Purpose Carrying Strap
Widely-used adjustable strap with spring hook on the ends. From top to below: 1945, 1950, 1963, 1983, 1996. Stock Number Reference: Strap, Carrying, General Purpose Army Stock Number FSN NSN 74-S-333-50 8465-634-2808 8465-00-634-2808
M-6 Rocket Carrying Bag (1945)
Held two 2.36in M6 series rocket ammunition in tube. Shown one dated 1945, Boyt made. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Carrying, Rocket, M6 Army Stock Number: 74-B-54-35
M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover
The M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover was authorized for issue on the scale of one per man in following units: all mounted troops, dismounted cavalry, howitzer sections, infantry cannon companies, 105mm self-propelled gun units, and enlisted ranks in Armored Command, The dismounted cover was issued to all other units and individuals. […]
Lensatic Compass (WWII era)
The Lensatic Compass, the most common military instrument for measuring direction, was first during World War II, an evolution of the pre-war Compass, Prismatic M-1938. Stock Number Reference: Compass, Lensatic Stock Number Acquired.