Iconic WWII Zippo lighter with black crackle finish as coveted by all GI's. This is the three barrel hinge type which was produced as of 1943. During the war Zippo only produced lighter for the US Army (see photo of advertisement). These were made of steel with a black crackle finish to...
A-9 hand energized flashlight. The flashlight is 1944 dated. It still works and has its thread and spare bulb. A red proofing stamp is on the bottom. Perfect for display. Very good condition
List of phrases. Yellow stock paper fold out in its envelope. It contains various phrases translated to French, Dutch, German and Spanish. These were in Air Force escape pouches. Hard to find on the loose. Very good condition.
OD painted steel soap box with embossed lid. Never used and still in its wrapper. Impossible to upgrade and perfect for display. Excellent condition.
M-167-A Clipboard. OD green clipboard with Masonite sheets and steel spring hinges. These are quite hard to find. Very good condition.
OD plastic Swanson 'Tonette' flute with its original leatherette cover. The Tonette flute was patented in December 1938 (see last photo of patent D112623). The US Army stimulated the use of items for entertainment like this for the troops. It was cheap to produce, didn't use critical materials...
Official Bugle OD Plastic. Produced by Aman. The bugle was cheap to produce, didn't use critical materials and the plastic lasted long. No mouthpiece present but this can be replaced with a brass one which is better too. Nice for display or 'use in the field'. Very good condition.
Waterproof Jungle Food Bag. 1943 dated. Unused. Very good condition.
Brass whistle, marked Military. It is complete with its original chain with J hook and has a superb patina. As used by MP's and drill sergeants. Very good condition.
Lensatic Compass trainer. Fold out carton with mock compass. Has great graphics. Very good condition.
Evans Spitfire lighter, mint in box and complete with padded bag. Super nice textured green painted brass lighter with wind guard. Still has all of its paint. Perfect for display. Also see the GI Collector's Guide Volume II, page 154. Excellent condition.