This is the official 101st Airborne Division book. A pictorial record of a great fighting team that was printed right after the war. Iconic and hard to find large size spiral bound book that doesn't come up for sale often. It measures about 40 x 27 centimeters. Excellent of design and with...
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...
Iconic B-2 Winter Flying cap, size 6⅞. Lightly used. With nice AAF order of 1943 label. The leather and sheep shearling are in great shape. The laundry mark R-1100 was stencilled under the visor. There is also the name 'Robinson' written. Nice item with research potential. Very good...
TM 16-205 The Chaplain. Medium size manual. 1944 dated. The manual contains 92 pages with many images. It belonged to Chaplain Major John Dvorovy, ASN O-503081. With only a few Chaplains in each Division this is a super rare manual. Very good condition.
AN 6519-1 Life Preserver (named B-4 uniil February 1944). Iconic 'Mae West' life preserver as used by aviators and paratroopers. It was made by the United States Rubber Co. and is April 1945 dated. The life preserver is complete with its straps, CO² cartridge holders and rubber air hoses. The...
Thompson sub-machine gun cover. Heavy impregnated canvas cover (type D50268) with zipper for the Thompson cal. 45 sub-machine gun. This was used in vehicles. The cover seem hardly used, if at all. It is complete with all its leather tabs with snap fasteners. The zipper works smoothly. These...
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...
Combat boots, size 7½ D. Combat boots aka 'buckle boots' were introduced in 1943. These are the early types with reenforcing rivets below the eyelets and wire buckles. The maker's stamp is present but very faint. The date seems to be June 17, 1944. Complete with their original cotton laces....
327th Glider Infantry Regiment (101st Airborne Division) crest. Marked NS Meyer Inc. New York in raised lettering. Orginals from WWII are exceedingly hard to find. Very good condition.
C ration, Bread unit with coffee beverage. Super rare OD version. January 1944 dated. Complete with its key on the bottom and perfect for display. The can is dented but that doesn't take away from its rarity. These OD C ration cans are missing from most collections. C rations are becoming...
This is the official 82nd Airborne Division book that was printed in the US in 1946. Iconic and hard to find huge book that doesn't come up for sale often. The fact it still has its original dust jacket makes this a rarity! These paper dust jackets were fragile and are usually missing. The...
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment Officer's crossed rifles insignia. Marked NS Meyer Inc. New York. With patent numbered flat face clutches. Insignia such as these are just hard to find. Very good condition