M-1942 First Aid Packet Pouch (1943)
Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1942 Army Stock Number: 74-P-260
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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 Assign Date 74-S-333-50 8465-634-2808 8465-00-634-2808 Unknown
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.
TE-33 Linerman’s Tool Kit
US army TE-33 tool kit as designed and issued by the American Signals Corps during the Second World War. Stock Number Reference: Tool Kit, TE-33 FSN: 5180-408-1859 Assign Date: Unknown Components: Name FSN Assign Date Carrier, Tool, CS-34 5140-498-8898 Unknown Pliers, TL-13 5120-247-2063 Unknown Knife, Pocket, TL-29 5110-240-5943 […]
Variable Density Goggle
Variable density goggles were used by U.S. aerial gunners and anti-aircraft gunnerss in World War II. They were equipped with a turning dial on the front allowing the pilot to alter the tint of the lens enabling them to see tracer rounds and not be easily blinded. They failed to […]
Rifle Muzzle Cover (1944)
This item was employed to cover the muzzle of rifles to keep dirt and other foreign objects out. The piece is made from canvis and has two snaps located in different areas to provide a small level of adjustment so it may fit better on the rifle. It can be […]
M-1938 Dismounted Leggings (1944)
Stock Number Reference: Leggings, Canvas, Dismounted, M-1938 OD7 Olive Drab Shade Size Army Stock Number 1R 72-L-61920 2R 72-L-61923 3R (aquired) 4R (aquired)
Canteen Cover Collection 1940s – 2007
Stock Number Reference: Name/Part No 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) […]
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 […]
M1928 Haversack
The M-1928 haversack was directly evolved from the M-1910 haversack which differed in only a few details. These packs were carried by American infantry (and other arms and services) from before World War I through World War II. Shown set circa 1943. Although widely used, the M1928 pack was very […]
M1937 BAR Magazine Belt (WWII era)
The old WWI BAR belts had a major problem that mad the belt uncomfortable to wear, and almost impossible for thin man. It was exceptionally wide and had a large buckle; this resticted movement, and in some cases prevented the wearer from bending forward against the bulk of the loaded […]
.30 M1 Carbine Magazine Pocket
Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Magazine, Double, Web, Carbine, Cal .30 M1 Army Stock Number: 74-P-143-60
M1923 Double Magazine Pocket (WWII era)
Shown pouches circa 1942, BOYLE and AVERY production, OD3 shade. Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Magazine, Double, M-1923 Stock Number: 74-P-168