EX-54 Experimental Load-Carrying Equipment
Suspenders
post_wwii
M-1945 Suspenders Foreign Modification (1960s)
These suspenders were modified from M-1945 Suspenders by some Europe countries (highly probably Greece) that received US military assistance in the Cold War era. There are several modifications: Two “branch straps” were removed. Spring hooks of the front suspendres were replaced by “bottle opener” hooks. Dual tiny D rings replaced […]
M-1950 Parachutists’s Individual Weapons Case
1951 Dated: Stock Number Reference: Case, Individual Weapons, Parachutists’s, M-1950, Adjustable Army Stock Number: 74-C-190 1968 Dated: Stock Number Reference: Case, Individual Weapons, Parachutists’s, M-1950, Adjustable FSN: 8465-261-4995 Assign Date: Unknown 1980 Dated: Stock Number Reference: Case, Individual Weapons, Parachutists’s, M-1950, Adjustable NSN: 8465-00-261-4995 Assign Date: Unknown […]
M1951 Intrenching Tool (1952)
1952 dated, repainted. Stock Number Reference: Shovel, Intrenching, M-1951 Army Stock Number: Acquired FSN: 5120-595-8349 Assign Date: Unknown
Parachutist Medical Pouch (1950)
Stock Number Reference: Pouch, Medical, Parachutist Army Stock Number: 74-P-284
Marine Reversible Mitchell Camouflage Pattern Shelter Half Tent (1953)
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.
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 […]
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-1945 Cargo Pack Captured from Korean War
I often search militaria in antique store or flea market, in there may find some nice thing at amazing low price. Recent days I found M-1945 cargo pack in a vintage store that sold bedding articles, cloth and hats made in 1980s and 1990s. Most of the goods in the store were China made, the cargo […]
M-1 Ammunition Carrying Bag (1951)
A large ammunition bag with internal split. Holds six rifle grenades for M-1 Garland, or one .30 ammo box. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Carrying, Ammunition Army Stock Number: 74-B-54-30
5 Gallons Water Carrying Bag (1951)
Large capacity water carrying equipment. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Complete Army Stock Number: 74-B-53-425 Components: Name Army Stock Number Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Bag Only 74-B-53-420 Bladder, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons 74-B-307
Inflatable Sleeping Pad / Pneumatic Mattress (Post WWII)
Shown one circa 1953. Stock Number Reference: Pad, Sleeping, Inflatable FSN: 8465-254-8887 Assign Date: Unknown
Canteen Cover Collection 1940s – 2007
Stock Number Reference: Name 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) 8465-00-927-7485 […]
Load Carrying Suspenders Collection 1942 – 1974
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 […]