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 […]
Marine issued camouflage shelter half tent, used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Stock Number Reference: USMC Shelter Half, Tent, Camouflage, w/ Straps Stock number required.
The ECV is an individual microclimate system that provides cooling relief in hot climates when conducting foot patrols and vehicle convoys. Used primarily under the OTV, the ECV was procured in response to an Urgent Universal Statement of Need. Manufactured out of fire resistant material, the ECVs open weave mesh […]
Reversible wet weather tarp, face side printed in woodland marine corps pattern (marpat), and the back side is nylon coated with a flame resistant urethane coating in a solid coyote brown color. There are eight 1# black brass grommets with toothed washers, there are also 24 sets of nylon gypsy […]
Overview: The Plate Carrier (PC) replaced the Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) and is the USMC vest of record. The PC provides a solution to the two areas of concern with the SPC: shoulder comfort and cummerbund stability. Features: The PC is comprised of a vest with removable soft armor panels […]
The U.S. Marine Corps adopted a similar system called Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES) around 2004-2005. This one was really uncomfortable and didn’t offer a really good protection. The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Design, Housing and Merchandizing Department led by D.H. Branson developed a full protection system that covers both […]
Additional protective component for Outer Tactical Vest (OTV, a.k.a. Intercepter Body Armor) Size fit for 6 x 8 or 7 x 8 size Side SAPI plate (S-SAPI) Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Enhanced S-SAPI Ballistic Insert Color NSN Assign Date Coyote Brown 8470-01-547-5915 2007-07-25 Universal Camouflage 8470-01-536-9284 2006-01-20
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 […]
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 […]
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
Stock Number Reference: Cap, Utility, Camouflage, w/ MC Insignia, Type I Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8405-01-060-3992 1978-05-20 Small 8405-01-060-3993 1978-05-20 Medium 8405-01-060-3994 1978-05-20 Large 8405-01-060-3995 1978-05-20 X-Large 8405-01-060-3996 1978-05-20