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TL-122D Flashlight (WWII)

Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 admin 7,124 views

This kind of right angle fix focus flash became very popular after WWII. Thanks to it’s clip, it can be attached to belt or suspender and free user’s both hand while using. Stock number acquired.

M-1942 Stainless Steel Canteen and Cup

Tuesday March 15th, 2016 admin 20,084 views

The one quart M1910 aluminum canteen was the standard canteen used by the U.S. military until the early days of WW II. At that time, a shortage of aluminum, needed for aircraft, led to development of equivalent canteens based on other materials. This was the origin of the one quart […]

M-1942 Enamel Canteen

Tuesday March 8th, 2016 admin 6,613 views

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

Sunday March 6th, 2016 admin 7,714 views

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 […]

M31 12-Inch Graphical Firing Table (WWII era)

Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 admin 6,528 views

12-Inch Graphical Firing Table is a table series for many kinds of guns and cannon, M31 is for 155mm M1 gun (also known as “Long Tom”). circa FEB, 2, 1945 Manual: TM 9-524 Stock Number Reference: Table, Graphical Firing, M31 Stock No: F1-0088048

M1936 Musette Bag/Backpack (1945 ver.)

Saturday January 23rd, 2016 admin 8,337 views

The shown bag was the latest version of M1936 field bag, OD 7 color, with added equipment tab on the front flap. Stock Number Reference: Name Army Stock Number Bag, Canvas, Field, M1936 74-B-53 Strap, Carrying, Bag, Canvas, Field 74-S-333

M1936 Suspenders and Belt

Saturday January 23rd, 2016 admin 8,514 views

The “Belt, Pistol or Revolver, M1936” was essentially the same as the M1912 belt, but had a buckle with smaller “T”-closure. Early version belt had a pair of smooth-faced brass belt keepers with brazed ends. This kind of belt was issued to all ranks armed forces with handgun or carbine […]

M1936 Musette Bag/Backpack (1942 ver.)

Saturday January 23rd, 2016 admin 8,231 views

The M1936 field bag was a popularly known as the “musette” – the French military term for a haversack – even the M1936 was not copied form any French pattern. M1936 field bag was issued in place of the M1928 haversack to officers, armored infantry, the Air Corps, specialist arms […]

Marine Reversible Poncho (WWII)

Sunday January 10th, 2016 admin 5,956 views

Used by marines by the end of WWII. Camouflage pattern printed on both sides. Two poncho can be joint up by the snaps on their edges and make a whole tent for two soldiers. Stock number unknown.

Mountain Rucksack (JQD-88B 1942 ver.)

Sunday January 3rd, 2016 admin 10,932 views

Widely used by 10th Mountain Division, and still popular among special operation forces in post WWII missions, even in the Vietnam War.   Stock Number Reference: Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-R-350

Load Carrying Belts Collection 1942 – 1995

Wednesday November 25th, 2015 admin 6,169 views

Stock Number Reference (from top to bottom, all in medium size): Name Stock Number Belt, Pistol or Revolver M1936 (crica 1942) 74-B-265 Belt, Pistol or Revolver M1936 (crica 1945) 74-B-265 Belt, Individual Equipment M1956 (crica 1969, vertical weave) 8465-577-4925 Belt, Cartridge, M1961 (crica 1967) 8465-823-6937 Belt, Individual Equipment M1956 (crica […]