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...

Mapcase strap. Often missing from the M-1938 mapcase. Very good condition.

Poster 'Save his life ... and find your own. Be a Nurse'. 1943 dated. Dimensions approx 56 x 36 centimeters. The colours are vibrant. There are a few tape repairs on the back were the folds have split. This will look awesome framed! Good condition.

Modified ration can. Corned Beef Hash can that was worked over by some local craftsman. This surfaced in St Côme du Mont, Normandy in 2024. The diameter is about 20 centimeters. Very good condition.

Hershey's Tropical chocolate bar. 1 ounce bar. The wrapper is a bit discoloured but the chocolate is firm. As found in various rations, emergency and survival ration kits, including the parachute ration. Ration items have become exceedingly hard to find. Good condition.

2nd Ranger Battalion scroll with fat lettering. The scroll is embroidered on felt with gauze backing. This unit landed on Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach on D Day. Later it was involved in the battles for Brest and the Hurtgen Forest. Original 2nd Ranger Battalion scrolls have become exceedingly...

K ration, supper unit (empty box). Type II brown box with contents and suggestion for use and  preparation on the outside. The waxed inner box is still present but the flaps on one side are no longer present. Still great for display. K ration boxes have become exceedingly hard to find. Good...

Army issue eyeglasses in their original OD velvet lined case. There is a laundry mark stamped on the lid of the case. The back of the case is marked Made in U.S.A. Original wartime GI spectacles are becoming very hard to find. Perfect example for display. Very good condition.

Army Life, War Department pamphlet 21-13. 1944 dated (and not the postwar edition). The manual contains 182 pages with a wealth of information and many great graphics. As issued to all GI's during the later stage of the war.  A 'must have' for the collection and/or use in the field. Very good...

Photo of 2nd Division MP. Original Signal Corps photo that measures about 20.5 x 26 centimeters. Very good condition.

Photo of 6th Armoured Division MP. Original Signal Corps photo that measures about 20.5 x 26 centimeters. Very good condition.

Helmet net with rubber band. These nets came into use during the fall of 1944. Complete with its elastic band and original tag. The net can still be used on a helmet but care should be taken with the rubber band, which is no longer elastic after 80 years. Very good condition.