War Correspondent patch. Unused. Embroidered on felt with with cheese cloth back. As worn by famous reporter Ernie Pyle (see last photo). Very good condition.
K ration crate. Wooden K ration crate that contained 12 K ration set (36 boxes). It was packaged for General Foods Sales Company, Inc. The printings are still nice. A small chips of wood is missing from the a corner. This crate was found in Normandy recently. It is great for display. Also see...
K ration crate. Wooden K ration crate that contained 12 K ration set (36 boxes). It was produced by Patten Food Products and is dated June 1944 on the side. The printings are still nice. A small strip of wood is missing from the side. This crate was found in Normandy recently. It is great for...
AN-6530 flying goggles. Produced by Chas. Fisher Skyway with the typical air vents. Grey rubber mask lined with chamois and grey elastic band with buckle. As used by aircrews, armored vehicle crews and motorcyclists. Very good condition.
Toilet paper from 10-in-1 ration, from the box. Produced by American Tissue Mills. Several leaflets in asphalt paper envelope. These packages were in 10-in-1 rations (see additional wartime Signal Corps photos). Ration items are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Excellent...
Pair of combat boot cuffs. Size 9½ C. April 1944 dated. One buckle missing. Good for repair or parts. Very good condition.
Map of Isigny, 29th Division battleground. Marked Second Edition of April 1944. Scale 1:25.000. This 'large scale' map (small area with much detail) is typical for combat use. It measures about 62 x 50 centimeters. It has some stains and was definitely used. The area on the map was liberated...
Coca Cola bottle, 1945 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' bottle. This is a civilian production bottle which is indicated by the greenish shade of the glass and the name of the town on the bottom. The bottle is embossed with the Coca Cola logo, Trade-Mark registered and Bottle Pat. D-105529....
Coca Cola bottle, 1944 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' bottle. This is a civilian production bottle which is indicated by the greenish shade of the glass and the name of the town on the bottom. The bottle is embossed with the Coca Cola logo, Trade-Mark registered and Bottle Pat. D-105529....
Coca Cola bottle, 1941 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' bottle. This is a civilian production bottle which is indicated by the greenish shade of the glass and the name of the town on the bottom. The bottle is embossed with the Coca Cola logo, Trade-Mark registered and Bottle Pat. D-105529....
Coca Cola bottle, 1940 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' bottle. This is a civilian production bottle which is indicated by the greenish shade of the glass and the name of the town on the bottom. The bottle is embossed with the Coca Cola logo, Trade-Mark registered and Bottle Pat. D-105529....
TM 1-440 Parachutes, Aircraft Fabrics and Clothing. Medium size manual, 1941 dated. The manual contains 118 pages with many photos and drawings. There is some scribbling on the back cover. Very good condition.