Canvas holster of OD7 cavas to carry a carbine on the belt. 1943 dated. Use of the holster is explained in the C1 addition of May 2, 1942 to FM 22-5 Infantry Drill Regulations. Very good condition.
Carbine jump case for paratroopers. 1944 dated. OD7 padded canvas to carry an M1A1 carbine with folding stock. The lining is OD3. Lightly used. Very good condition.
FM 21-100 Soldier's Handbook.1941 dated. The manual contains 264 pages with many photos and drawings. The manual belonged to Charles N. Barton, ASN 31151305, who enlisted on August 17, 1942. It comes with the C1 addition of May 4, 1942 and a note that were in the manual. As issued to all GI's...
FM 21-100 Soldier's Handbook & C1 addition. Although 1941 dated on the cover it is actually from 1942. 264 pages, including the C1 addition of May 4, 1942. The manual belonged to John A. Bjorkland, ASN 16172079, who enlisted on May 23, 1944. As issued to all GI's and paratroopers. All...
Photo of 1st Division GI's on a landing barge. Original Coast Guard photo that measures about 20.5 x 26 centimeters. Very good condition.
Photo of wounded GI being transported. Original Signal Corps photo that measures about 20.5 x 26 centimeters. Very good condition.
Photo of Cameraman in action in the Ardennes, Belgium. Original Signal Corps photo that measures about 20.5 x 26 centimeters. Very good condition.
LIFE magazine of November 1, 1943 - Overseas Service Edition. This is a very rare issue of LIFE magazine. It was distributed by the Special Services Division of the US Army and was Not for Sale. It differs from regular LIFE magazines in that it contains no advertisements. It is why there are...
LIFE magazine of August 19, 1940. This is the issue that inspired many GI's to volunteer for the paratroops. With excellent cover photo and filled with great articles and cool period advertising. Nice wartime display item. Very good condition.
Mapcase strap. Often missing from the M-1938 mapcase. Very good condition.
Officer's crossed rifles insignia set. With flat face clutches. Very good condition.
Coca Cola bottle, 1943 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' Coca Cola bottle that was produced for the US Army. This is evident by the clear glass (civilian production bottles had a greenish shade, caused by the copper contents, see comparison photo) and smooth bottom without the name of the...