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This is the official 2nd Infantry Regiment ((5th Division) history book that was printed in the US in 1946. This hardcover book contains 148 pages with many maps and superb photos. In the back is a roster. It is the hard to find original version, not a reprint. Regimental books in particular...
Photo of paratroopers on Kettenkrad in Carentan. Original photo that measures about 21.5 x 15.5 centimeters. The photo was taken just across the railroad tracks, the road that Easy Company took to enter the town (see Then and Now screenshot). Very good condition
Synthetic resin coated raincoat, size Small. with nice label, 1943 dated. All buttons present. The raincoat was an important piece of garment for GI's. It was often carried behind the flap of the haversack or slung over the ammo belt or suspenders. The size Small is still quite roomy. The...
K ration breakfast unit box with its waxed inner box. The outer box is the type with the tuck in flaps. Packaged by Phiips Packaging Company, Inc. K ration items are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Good condition.
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Chesterfield cigarettes. Full package with aluminum inner wrapper (which changed to grey paper later in the war). The blue tax label has series 111 which indicates the package is from 1941. The package comes straight from a full special Christmas carton. It is in pristine shape and impossible...
Lucky Strike cigarettes. Full package with grey paper inner wrapper and special Army free of tax label. The blue tax label has series 114 indicating the package is from 1944. The cellophane is slightly loose at the top but the package is in great shape. This was the most popular brand among...
Omaha Beachhead, large size soft cover book about the assault on Omaha Beach and Point du Hoc. It was published by the Historical Division of the War Department in 1945. This is the hard to find original version, not a reprint. It is without a doubt the best documented book available. It...
Lucky Strike cigarettes. Full package with grey paper inner wrapper. The blue tax label has series 112 indicating the package is from 1942. The cellophane has split due to age but overall the package is in great shape. Lucky Strike was the most popular brand among GI's. Very good condition.
HB-7 headset with R-14 high impedance receivers. The MC-162-A type rubber covers are still present. Complete with wiring and black PL-54 plug. The headset will look great on display with a crusher cap or other headgear. Very good condition.
HB-7 headset with ANB-H-1 low impedance receivers. The MC-162-A type rubber covers are still present. Complete with wiring and plug. Very good condition.
Cartridge belt for the M1 Garand rifle. 1942 dated with steel and brass hardware. All inner straps present. The belt shows age and a the upper part of the steel clip at the back is broken off (price accordingly). Good condition.
Black rubber lightweight service gasmask. The mask itself is 1943 dated, the canister March 1944. The rubber is very supple. Perfect for display or to put it in an empty pouch. Very good condition.