M-1938 Mapcase. 1942 dated. Complete with its strap, rhodoïd absent. The hardware is in great shape. Very good condition.
The Republican Courier of August 15, 1945 with headline 'JAPS QUIT UNCONDITIONALLY'. It consists of eight pages. The paper is a bit fragile as to be expected from a 81 year old newspape but it is still in remarkable shape. The newspaper is perfect for display and will look awesome framed. Very...
The Republican Courier of August 14, 1945 with headline 'JAPS TO QUIT'. It consists of twelve pages. The paper is a bit fragile as to be expected from a 81 year old newspape but it is still in remarkable shape. The newspaper is perfect for display and will look awesome framed. Very good...
Phonetic Alphabet fold out card. Based on the spelling created by the Combined Communications Board (CCB) which as created in 1941. This is the correct WWII spelling. The card also has other information for soldiers to know. Very good condition.
Paratrooper chinstrap. This is a rare fabric chincup with 5 zinc alloy eyelets. The chin support is sewn on the base strap with box stitches. These were typically installed on Westinghouse jump liners with green painted A washers as used during the jump into Holland, September 1944. This type...
Service shoes of turned leather, size 8½ EE. With full rubber soles and heels. These are actually combat 'buckle' boots of which the cuffs have been cut off because they were beyond repair. The shoes however are identical at less than half the price of originals. Also they are the early type...
General Purpose bag of OD3 canvas. Dated 1944. The hardware is in great shape. The inside is clean. Very good condition.
Superior Magneto Corp. lensatic compass in its impregnated pouch. The compass is May 1944 dated. he pouch has a belt hook and closes with two Lift-The-Dot fasteners. Very good condition.
101st Airborne Division patch. Used. With amoeba shaped eye and attached tab. Superb example of a type 3 (based on the Mark Bando typification). With a nice snowy back. Very good condition.
175th Infantry Regiment (29th Division) Officer's insignia set. Pair of officer's crossed rifles collar devices with scroll type regimental number. With early type Amcraft marked pull clutches. Superb patina. Officer's insignia of the 29th Division are rare and exceedingly hard to find,...
175th Infantry Regiment (29th Division) DI. Early screwback type. It is unmarked. With superb patina.
The 175th, the 29th Division's reserve, landed on the still unsecured Omaha Beach on the morning of 7 June, and proceeded to its objective to seize the village of Isigny sur Mer. It...
Purple Heart ribbon. Rare early type with steel back plate and C catch. These are very hard to find. As worn on the Class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Very good condition.