Washburn P-38 can opener in its original unopened paper wrapper with variation print. As found in 10-in-1 rations. Many GI's kept these on the chain of their dogtags. The opener is marked US ANDROCK. Note, the P-38 can opener on the opened wrapper is to show the actual contents and is for...
Operation Market Garden Map, 'S Hertogenbosch. 3rd Edition of 1943 but printed in September 1944. Scale 1:100.000. It measures about 65 x 90 centimeters and has all the famous places, Arnhem; Nijmegen, Grave, Veghel etc. The map has damage around the edges and the lower right bottom is missing...
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...
Full box of Caramels. Made by the Borden Co. Ration items have become exceedingly difficult to find. Very good condition.
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K ration box. Fibre board box that contained 12 K ration set (36 boxes) and was in the wooden crate. The V3 grade cardboard stamp on the side has the date April 1944. The inside is clean. The fact the box was opened at the bottom makes it perfect for display as it seems unopened from the top!...
Brass whistle, marked Military. It is complete with its original chain with J hook and has a superb patina. As used by MP's and drill sergeants. Very good condition.
Benzedrine Sulfate tablets. Six tablets against fatigue in wrapper in small cardboard box. Produced by Smith, Kline & French Laboratories (as seen on page 25, photo nr. 378 of «US WW2 First-Aids of the Medical Department: Kits & Men part 3 & 4» book). One small flap is missing from...
First Aid box, Sulfdiazine tablets, Halazone tablets and Morphine tartate syrettes. Produced by Burroughs Wellcome & Co. The box contains one Morphine tartate syrette in its yellow box, a full early type Sulfadiazine tablets package and a full Halazone bottle. As found in various First Aid...
Combat boots, size 9½ E. Combat boots aka 'buckle boots' were introduced in 1943. These are the early types with reenforcing rivets below the eyelets and wire buckles. The maker's stamp is present, dated February 15, 1944. Complete with their original cotton laces. The boots are great for...
A-2 flight jacket, size 42. Iconic leather jacket that was used by air crews (and anyone who could get one) throughout WWII. The tag under the collar is present. It is a Rough Wear Clothing Co. production. The jacket has a steel Talon zipper which works as it should although there is a break...
Toothbrush. Dr. West's '25'. This was brought in the shop by a local from Carentan. Very good condition.
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...