Tanker jacket, size Large. Second type wool lined winter combat jacket with slash pockets. The color of the cotton is very strong. The tag under the collar is no longer present but this seems to be a size Large. The steel Talon zipper is original to the jacket and works well. The jacket also...
Westinghouse jump liner. It has its original textured OD finish and features cotton suspension, brass A washers, inverted green A straps with large cast buckles and fabric chinstrap with brass eyelets. The liner would be a perfect match for an M-1C steel helmet or paired with a regular M-1...
Eisenhower's D Day message, Order of the day. Iconic leaflet that was handed out to the invading troops prior to D Day. The leaflet shows use and has been folded as usual. These leaflets are becoming exceedingly difficult to find, especially now with the 80th anniversary of D Day coming up. It...
117th Infantry Regiment (30th Division) book. This is the official Regimental history book that was printed in 1946. This is the hard to find original version, not a reprint. This book is a 'must have' for the WWII history buff or anyone with a specific interest in this unit.
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Fabric map 43 C / D, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Full color Escape and Evasion map printed on rayon. Part of the series of 10 maps of Europe that were produced by the British in 1943. The 43 in the right upper corners is the indication of the year of production. These type of maps...
Fabric map 43 C/D Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Full color Escape and Evasion map printed on rayon. Part of the series of 10 maps of Europe that were produced by the British in 1943. The 43 in the right upper corners is the indication of the year of production. These type of maps were...
This is the official 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment book that was printed in 1948. It is a great 120 page hardcover book with many drawings, maps and photos. Regimental books are hard to find and this is the original version, not a reprint. This book is a 'must have' for the WWII history...
A-3 mechanics cap made of HBT, size 7¼. Worn by mechanics and flight personnel alike. With crisp label which has the date of 1942. There are nice blue Army Air Forces stamps on the outside and inside. The cap appears not to have been worn. These caps are hard to find as most were worn up....
67th Armor Regiment (2nd Armored Division) insignia. Superb officer's set consisting of two Gemsco marked crests, a US monogram with regimental number and an Armor branch insignia with D company letter. The set has a beautiful patina. Very good condition.
Leather shoulder holster for the .45 pistol. Marked Enger Kress. The holster is in great shape and seems to have never been used or greased. It does show age and has a couple of white specks that will probably come off easily. The holster is not dated but it is the M-3 version which was...
This is the official book on the 3rd Anniversary of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 20th October 1945. It is the hard to find original version, not some reprint. The large size softcover book contains 60 pages with the history of the 508th since its conception, Honor Roll, photos and...
Benzedrine Sulfate tablets. Six tablets against fatigue in wrapper in small cardboard box. As found in various survival kits. Issued to aircrews, GI's and paratroopers during extreme circumstances. Hard to find medical item. Perfect for display. Very good condition.