2nd Division unit history, from D+1 to 105. Souvenir booklet that was issued to the troops. These are becoming quite hard to find. Very good condition.
D-1 mechanics' jacket & B-2 cap. Shearling jacket of specification 94-3084 that was popular with groundcrews but also aircrews. Size Large. The jacket is of a February 1941 contract and was produced by The Paul Reed Co. It is the earlier type without front pockets. It has a Crown spring...
Iodine swabs. Box of ten which six remain. Medical Item nr. 91122 (pre March 1944). Packaged by the Medical Supply Company, a less common maker (presented on page 76, photo nr. 521 of «US WW2 First-Aids of the Medical Department: Kits & Men part 3 & 4» book). As found in various First...
Combat Serviceable tag. Unused paper tag with string. This was used on reclaimed equipment and uniform pieces that could be used again. Excellent condition.
Malted Milk tablets. Small roll as found in various rations. Produced by the Beech-Nut Packaging Co. With aluminum inner wrapper. The paper exterior wrapper is discoloured (priced accordingly). Good condition.
Wool knitted gloves. Ase used with and without leather outer gloves. No size marking but about a size 9, with some stretch as they are knitted wool. Very good condition.
Official Bugle OD plastic (tenite) with embellishment cord. Produced by Aman. The bugle was cheap to produce, didn't use critical materials and the plastic lasted long. Nice for display or 'use in the field'. Very good condition.
Old Gold four cigarette pack from K ration. It has the common dent on on side from being up against the can in the ration. This package is rare. K ration items have become exceedingly difficult to find. Also see photos of K rations with similar package. Very good condition.
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TM 9-215 Thompson Submachine Gun, cal. .45, M1. Medium size manual. 1943 dated. It contains 52 pages with many images. Very good condition.
TM 9-217 Submachine gun Cal. .45, M3. Medium size manual. 1943 dated. It contains 64 pages with many images. Very good condition.
A-4 mechanics cap. Wool knitted cap as often used by paratroopers. Produced by Goodwear Property. These have become exceedingly difficult to find, especially this nice. Very good condition.
McCord M-1C paratrooper helmet with swivel loops. It has its original 11 row weave OD3 chinstraps with brass snap fasteners, double bar tacks at the chinstrap loops, brass buckle and double J hook. The heatstamp is 882D. Very good condition.