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M-1941 field jacket. OD3 shade cotton poplin jacket with flannel lining. All caramel colored buttons are present (one sewn on up side down). The steel Talon zipper is original to the jacket and functions well. Size label under the collar 36R. No label in the pocket and it seems there never was...

Official Cameraman patch, British made. Embroidered on felt with fabric backing. These are super rare and this is a real one. Worn on the lower sleeve (see last three photos). Very good condition.

Map of St Pierre du Mont, including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. It is marked Second Edition of April 1944. Scale 1:25.000. This map shows the west side of Omaha Beach (sectors Charlie, Dog and Easy-Green with exits D-1 and D-3) where the Rangers and 29th Division landed to Pointe du Hoc...

Aircrew Member Individual First Aid packet. Stock Number 9714000. Aluminum box of two parts that contained various medical items. The box is empty but still has the tape that was used to close it, which is very rare. The box is now filled with a block of wood with the tape back in place which...

USN life preserver belt as used by GI's during invasions. It is dated May 18, 194'. The rubber is supple. Very good condition.

Purple Heart medal set, consisting of the medal with correct slot brooch, ribbon and lapel pin. The ribbon is the rare early type with steel back plates and C catch. Superb item for display. Original and complete Purple Heart medals sets have become exceedingly difficult to find. Very good...

The GI magazine by the men... for the men in the service. US edition. With iconic cover photo of Ike talking with paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division prior to their jump in Normandy. Filled with great articles, photos, cartoons (Sad Sack!) and Pin-Up. This is without a doubt the...

101st Airborne Division patch. Used. With amoeba shaped eye and attached tab. Embroidered on black fabric. Superb example of a type 3 (based on the Mark Bando typification). Very good condition.

Stars and Stripes newspaper of May 2, 1945. German Edition with headline article 'HITLER DEAD'. It consists of four pages. This is without a doubt the most sought after and hardest issue of Stars and Stripes to find. The newspaper shows age but is overall it is in remarkable condition. It will...

29th Division unit history, Let's Go! Souvenir booklet that was issued to the troops. It is ID-ed on the front page but the name is difficult to decipher. The GI joined the 29th Division as a replacement 6 days after D-Day. It may be found with some research. The 29th Division booklet in...

TL-122-A anglehead flashlight in working condition. With brass body. Produced by Eveready. Some slight dents present but oeverall in nice shape. Very good condition.

C ration, Bread unit. Gold lacquered can with blue printing on top. It was produced by the Salerno Biscuit Company and contains Cocoa for beverage. There is no date on the can. The key is present on the bottom. C rations have become increasingly hard to find. Good condition.