66th Armored Regiment (2nd Armored Division) DI. Early screw back type. The screw is marked A.H. Dondero, Inc. Washington D.C. Very good condition.
48 star burial flag. Flag of sewn construction that once covered the casket of a soldier during his burial. It seems the flag has always been in its triangle shape. For integrity reasons it was kept like this and not folded open to make photos. It measures 5 x 9½ feet (about 150 x 300...
Canadian made helmet net. Two tone brown/green small size knotted mesh version. There are a couple of holes which only add to the character of the net. These are becoming very hard to find. Good condition.
Sulfadiazine tablets. Two compressed tablets in paper wrapper in waxed box. Produced by Sharp & Dohme. It seems this is an earlier version, based on the lower stock number and larger size box with only two tablets. These are rare! Very good condition.
MP booklet. Souvenir booklet that was issued to the troops. The Military Police booklet in particular is hard to find. Very good condition.
The First! 1st Division unit history. Souvenir booklet that was issued to the troops. The 1st Division booklet in particular is hard to find. Very good condition.
Wool trousers, type M-1943 with gasflap, size 32 x 34. With crisp label, 1944 dated. These are actually wool trousers of the M-1943 uniform, not to be mistaken for the common early war mustard color wool trousers or the late war dark wool trousers to match the Ike jacket. These trousers were...
Rivalo cigarettes. One of the lesser known brands. Full package with aluminum inner wrapper. The blue tax label has series 114 which indicates the package is from 1944. The package comes straight from a full carton. Excellent condition.
Throat microphone T-30-V, mint in box and complete with instruction sheet. Produced by Shure Brothers Chicago. As used by aircrews and armored vehicle crews. Excellent condition.
Evans Spitfire lighter, mint in box and complete with padded bag. Super nice textured green painted brass lighter with wind guard. Still has all of its paint. Perfect for display. Also see the GI Collector's Guide Volume II, page 154. Excellent condition.
Pistol belt, M-1912 mounted Cavalry with sabre hanger. With brass hardware. General Gerhardt, CO of the 29th Division wore such a belt in Normandy. Very good condition.