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Barracks, Camp, and Field Items 17225 Scarce U.S. Navy Hammock - This is probably circa 1930’s- 40’s but the basic design changed little from the earliest days of the U.S. Navy (and indeed from what the Royal Navy had been using since about 1597.) While the U.S. Navy was phasing out hammocks in the 1920s, they remained in use aboard some ships until WW2 and perhaps even later aboard a few ships. This one is about 39 inches wide and 78 inches long. Construction is pretty similar to all the examples I could find (for both US and foreign navies). Traditionally sailors slung their hammocks from hooks on the deck beams on the gun deck at night, and in the morning would roll them up and stow them in the hammock nettings atop the bulwarks on the weather deck, where they would provide some added protection during battle, and at least be out of the way during normal ship’s routine. This one has the owner’s name F.E. LOTHROP and an ID number that looks like 281-35. Overall condition is good with some dirt and staining. Note that the clew lines are made so that the outer ones are shorter than the inner ones, giving the hammock a nice cup type shape. The clew lines are in good condition and this could probably be used. (But we advise against it, so if you fall on you butt if something breaks, we told you so!) This comes with a canvas duck pack with shoulder straps, but we are not sure if this was intended for stowing the hammock, or possibly for the blanket or what, but they came together and we will sell together. This appears to have used canvas that had some gray pant splatters or brush marks, probably when used as a drop cloth, and dirt and mildew. No makers marks on either item, as these were simply made aboard ship with the canvas and line carried aboard all ships, and most had sewing machines as well. This would be a great addition to a display of Naval uniforms or weapons. Some hammock trivia: In the Napoleonic era and earlier, the Royal Navy allowed wives aboard ship, and the command “shake a leg” was used to confirm that hammock occupants were not sailors supposed to be up and about. When a sailor died at sea, they were wrapped in their hammock, a cannon ball placed between their feet and the hammock sewn up with the final stitch taken through the nose tissue (the lack of any response confirming that the sailor was indeed dead!), and then the body was buried at sea. $149.00 (View Picture) 17654 WW2 WOOD SHIPPING CRATE FOR 1200 Rounds .45 ACP (1944 dated- Evansville Chrysler) - Excellent condition with sharp markings. These held two Spam cans of 600 rounds each (but this is the empty wooden box only). This is an unusual design which uses four long carriage bolts inserted from the bottom of the crate to attach the top with wing nuts, and stamped steel retaining straps across the top. This pattern seems to have been used only briefly during WW2, a transition from the earlier wooden crates with no reinforcement strapping or hardware and the later type which used two long “U” shaped rods instead of the carriage bolts, and flat strap iron instead of the pressed straps here. Trivia sure to delight the fanatical ammo collector obsessed with getting one of everything. This paint scheme is mid war type where they still used the chocolate brown background and yellow markings. A few months later they dropped the brown and yellow scheme and went to black stencils on bare wood. Complete with all hardware, unlike most crates which are missing various fasteners or straps. Even has an old shipping label stapled to the lid. Lot number is EC-S 25173 and has repack date of 5-44. Ammo crates are hard to find with all the hardware, and this one is 100% complete and original. Great for a WW2 display, or for display with a collection of .45 autos or Grease Guns or Thompsons. $110.00 (View Picture) 17591 U.S. Navy WW2 .50 caliber Aircraft Ammunition Box Mark V - Made by Bell Aircraft Corp in 19?? for use is some sort of aircraft. Not sure if this is for a flex mounted waist gun in a PBY Catalina or similar, or if it fit in the wing for a fixed gun. Looks like it would hold about 80-100 rounds. Web strap allows it to be easily picked up and put in position. There is an outside knob connected to an inside sprocket, probably to help feed the first rounds into the feed tray. Some surface rust but not really pitted or anything. Neat conversation piece, or essential to keep your old warbird combat ready. $55.00 (View Picture) 17549 U.S. WW2 PILOT'S MAE WEST LIFE PRESERVER - This is the inflatable rubber vest worn by aircrews during WW2. This one is yellow (some were gray) and has 4/21/45 issue/inspection date stenciled on it, along with name of person who it was issued to, R.A. Fulton and a number (probably service number). Several other assorted stenciled markings, but those are the important ones. This has the two “pull to inflate” mechanisms which used CO2 “Sparklet” cylinders, but the cylinders are long gone. The manual inflation valves are okay but the rubber tubing attached to them has been broken off. The tubing is just simple rubber tubing about 8 inches long and could be easily replaced for display. Overall about good condition, but dry and certainly not suitable for actual use. First of these we have had in yellow, or with issue name on them, and we have only had 3 or 4 others in nearly 20 years. Great for a WW2 aviation collection. $70.00 (View Picture) 17548 SCARCE EARLY USN 20MM AMMUNITION CAN MARK I - Everyone is familiar with the heavier boxy gray ammo cans with the six clamps to hold the lid on. Those are the “Small Arms Ammunition Box Mark I Mod 0, [Drawing number] 439184.” They are usually referred to as 20mm ammo cans. However, what we have here is a “Ammunition Box, 20mm, Mark I [Drawing number] 300904, with 1942 date.” This is an earlier design made of much lighter weight galvanized steel stampings with only four flimsy latches. It is painted fray with stenciled 20mm markings as shown in the photos. Some corrosion on the bottom. For the ammo can collector, this may be a rare treasure, but to me it is taking up valuable space needed for other cool junque, so the boss says to sell it cheap. $20.00 (View Picture) 16377 U.S. Army Early WW2 Shelter Half “Pup Tent” - Lightweight khaki duck with the old fashioned button and button hole method of attaching two sections together. The buttons on this one are the flat top type with a black finish, not the WW1 style with the “starburst” design. Good sharp US stencil in the center. Traces of illegible maker mark stamped on the back. Some minor period repairs to a couple of button holes and a button replaced. Some minor dirt and stains, but nothing terrible. Has the white cotton rope loops for the wooden tent pegs. Does not have the correct long rope. This is the type shelter half that is open on one end, not the later double ended variety. We have had lots of the later style tents and even use some for drop cloths when painting. However, the WW2 shelter half is pretty hard to find any more, in any condition. We may have some of the later three piece tent poles and wooden tent pegs listed elsewhere on the page, but none included with this- one section shelter half. $65.00 (View Picture) 15977 WW2 ERA U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE “AIR WEATHER SERVICE” OBSERVER ARMBAND - Back before satellite weather and automated weather stations, weather prediction was even less reliable than now, and was almost “weather reports” instead of prediction. To gather sufficient information to be useful to pilots at the hundreds of airfields across the U.S. where crews were being trained, it was necessary to augment the small number of professional meteorologists with thousands of observers all over the country. They would regularly report in the current conditions- temperature, wind direction and velocity, precipitation, etc by radio to their assigned commands. The civilians doing this apparently we mainly volunteers, and received little to compensate them for their service to the war effort. However, they were given official armbands to show they were official, and these were treasured souvenirs. This one is in about perfect condition with crisp machine embroidered details on a blue felt band about 17” x 4”. A nice addition to any WW2 aviation themed display. $15.00 (View Picture) 15896 U.S. ARMY M1934 WOOL BLANKET WW2-KOREA - The familiar typical WW2 OD wool blanket. Only thing unusual is the condition which appears about mint unissued, and the fact that it still has the original Quartermaster Department label. Although some early labels were sewn in place, and then faded during repeated washings, later ones had the labels glued on and they became detached very quickly so that few survive. This one has a beautiful label with January 1951 contract date. There are a few minor moth holes in scattered places picked up over the years, but overall about as close to a mint unissued blanket as you will find anymore. $85.00 (View Picture) 3321 U.S. Military Sewing Kit - OD cotton case about 5" x 10" which folds up to 3" x 5". Contains scissors, thimble, assorted thread, needles, safety pins. New old stock, but some light surface rust on scissors and needles. Believe these are WW2, but may be Korean vintage. $18.00 (View Picture) 15736 BROWNING MACHINE GUN BELT LOADING MACHINE (EARLY) - This is a VERY early example, not the scarce WW2 production which used all cast iron/steel parts, or the even scarcer Model 1918 Belt Loading machine which was very similar to this one with the attractive brass parts. The M1918 used three needles stacked together to hold the belt in position, while this is earlier than that using a single needle instead of the deep cut for three needles. This one is totally unmarked except for the letter “A” cast into the bottom of the main body of the machine. I believe it is actually the Model 1898 machine made for use with the M1895 “Potato Digger” machine guns. Overall excellent condition except for some pitting on the flat guide plate for the belt leading to the star wheels. Most of the black paint remains on the main part of the machine. It needs a good cleaning to get rid of decades worth of accumulated dirt and greasy crud. Missing the guide strip which fits into the top to feed cartridges into the brass hopper, but that should be the same as used on the later machines. This came off U.S. Navy ships being scrapped in the 1960s, and is not some foreign contract. No box or anything else, what you see is what you get. Besides being very collectable, these are incredibly handy machines for actually loading the cloth belts for the M1895, 1917 or 1919 .30 caliber belt fed Browning machine guns. $950.00 (View Picture) 13646 WW2 PRIVATE PURCHASE "MONEY BELT" - Perhaps for WACs, or maybe for all troops. Khaki clot construction with covered buttons and an adjustable belt. Good for carrying cash when out on liberty in a seedy section of town, or anywhere in France. $7.00 (View Picture) 12816 Army medical Blanket- 1944 dated - White wool blanket with red stripes near the ends. Marked in the center M.D. over U.S. Army and date 1944 at one end. Type used in hospitals and perhaps in ambulances. Overall VG condition with a couple of small (palm size) stains that may come out with dry cleaning, or maybe not) and several moth or insect nips but not holes. Nice addition to a WW2 medical collection, or perhaps to go in a restored military ambulance. $49.00 (View Picture) 12654 WW2 CHEMICAL CORPS DECONTAMINATION SPRAYER - Decontaminating Apparatus, 3 Gallon, M1 Nice WW2 era decon item with about 95% of the OD paint and the yellow stenciled instructions remaining. Basically a pump up type sprayer, this would have been used to decontaminate vehicles and weapons, etc. Looks to be complete and functional, but does not seem to build up pressure when pumped, so maybe it has a bad seal or something. Chemical Warfare stuff is a neat collecting specialty, and we have not seen one of these before. $125.00 (View Picture) 12545 WW2 MILITARY MOSQUITO NET - Not sure of the exact nomenclature
on this, but clearly a WW2 era GI item. Only marks I could find were contract
info stamped on one corner which included 3/27/42 date and SPEC 6-38C TYPE
I, STOCK NO 27-B-348. Khaki cotton construction and large enough to cover
a bed, or cot or sleeping bag when opened up. Other than a hot meal, hot
shower or hot blonde, one of the most coveted items in the Pacific was a
good mosquito net. You can lay awake all night wishing you had one in your
collection, or get this one now- the only one we have found in years (mosquito
net, that is). $49.00 (View Picture) 9290 LOT OF 7 DIFFERENT
WW2 MILITARY TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS (CALIFORNIA) - All have various WW2 or
earlier dates (mostly 1940-43 dated), and most specifically state U.S. Army.
Great for putting in a WW2 era map case, or mount one for display in your
military vehicle, or in a display of uniforms and equipment. These are in
various scales, with most being 1:62,500 (roughly equivalent to the 7.5
minute US Geologic Survey maps used by hikers and campers.) One each of
San Diego area approx 26" x 44" 1:500,000 scale; and San Francisco area
about the same size and 1:500,000 scale. Five others (all different) are
smaller (maybe 15" x 26") of various parts of California coastal or interior
areas, 1:62,500 or larger scale. One is black and white, but rest are multi
color. San Diego map is torn on one end but rest in pretty good shape, all
rolled, not folded. $25.00 (View Picture) - WW2 WIRE SERVICE NEWS- War news, sports, politics, humor, etc. Remember, the teletypes were how the vast majority of news was transmitted then. Teletypes sat in the corner banging away printing out stuff on massive rolls of yellow paper. No satellite phones, no TV, very few live radio feeds. Local radio stations and newspapers depended on the wire services and their reporters for the latest news (other than their local coverage). Very interesting time capsules of what was happening in all aspects of American life, while historians often focus on one or two really gigantic stories that unfolded over weeks or months. Here is "the rest of the story." Each package consists of one or more (usually several) lengths five to 10 feet long, neatly folded, with the stories just as they came across the wires, ready for the broadcasters of the day to "rip and read". (SPECIAL- buy two or more for $11.00 each- your choice)
7639 WW2 US/UK 9MM AMMO CRATE - Wooden box with
tin liner, about 8.5" wide, 10" tall and 17" long. Faded stencil on outside
"3840 Cartridges, 9mm Ball M1, 1305 308 5810 A360, Lot RR-137530" These
were packed with ammo in 64 round boxes, just right for filling two STEN
gun magazines. I believe these were late WW2 or Korean War era procurement
from Canada, but under US contract for Lend Lease, hence the U.S. style
markings. The 9mm Ball M1 was standardized in 1942, and procurement from
US sources was mainly for use by the OSS and probably Lend Lease as well.
Great for display with OSS or UK or Lend Lease collection, or with Sten
guns, or for living history use.. Wooden top is secured by two metal strips,
one of which is hinged, and a cotter pin which hold the lid in place. Wooden
box with tin liner, but missing wooden lid or top to the liner. Make a top
out of plywood and will display okay. . $25.00 (View
Picture) LIFE MAGAZINE- WW2 ISSUES- Besides their superb photographs, these provide keen insight into the total involvement and commitment of the entire American population to the war effort. The conversion of civilian production capacity to wartime needs was a level that is unthinkable today, as well as the emphasis on conserving resources and making military goods. Virtually every family was touched in multiple ways, unlike the very detached and almost complacent attitudes which prevailed during Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. These are interesting background for any student or collector of WW2 items. 14203 Life Magazine- October, November, December 1944 - Ex Library bound copy of all Life Magazines for the months of October, November and December 1944. Several good military theme covers and some of celebrities or assorted babes. Lots of interesting ads, mostly touting their contributions to the war effort. Interesting coverage of current events, including near civil war in Italy and revenge on the defeated fascists as we struggled to impose a democratic government there. Reading through these is a very instructive and enjoyable time to get a feel for how united the country was in the war effort, and how totally committed everyone was to supporting the troops and making do with less at home in order to provide the resources to battle the enemy. Vastly different from today with near treasonous politicians, and virtually no sacrifices or involvement except by the military members and their families. The contrast between a supportive news media of WW2 and the “blame America first” weasels in the mainstream media is a disgusting revelation. The last 3 December issues have some water damage but they remain readable. I have seen places that cut these up for the ads and stories selling them at $2-5 each, so if you wanted to do that you could make some money on the deal after reading them. Great opened up for display with some other WW2 memorabilia. Overall about good condition. $65.00 (View Picture) 17047 LIFE MAGAZINE JANUARY 29, 1945 - Cover photo of wounded GI in wheel chair in hospital, and major photo story (13 pages) traces his experience from initial casualty through treatment at various echelons thorough medevac back to CONUS/ Excellent summary of WW2 medical process. Other stories on Russian history, early anti-blackout "G" suit, and great story on discover and non-usefulness of what everyone knows today as "silly putty". $22.00 (View Picture) 16752 LIFE MAGAZINE MARCH 16, 1942 - Cover has great shot of Pvt Teed in overcoat and helmet with M1 rifle at "port arms" with fixed bayonet. Stories include Miserable life in occupied France, race riots in Detroit, USN Lt. Edward O'Hare shoots down six Jap planes, and extensive piece on Pvt Teed (from the cover) a small town draftee makes the change to being a soldier. Cover is a great item to include in a M1 Garand rifle display. $25.00 (View Picture) 16751 LIFE MAGAZINE APRIL 20, 1942 - Babe on cover modeling latest fashions; Articles include care of Bataan wounded; 8 pages on building a Battle ship at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; and another very long article on lifestyle changes by a Mansfield, Ohio family adapting to wartime conditions; piece on Bob Hope movie “My favorite Blonde;” color section on the Whitney Museum of American Art; and a short section of cartoons depicting Nazi broken promises and subterfuge taking over countries (they really sound Obamesque!); $20.00 (View Picture) 16750 LIFE MAGAZINE APRIL 27, 1942 - Nelson Rockefeller on the cover with big story on him. Large or medium size articles on the Civil Air Patrol; 10 pages on new directions in radio broadcasting; and several pages on Santa Monica beach party with soldiers and starlets. Also articles on co-ed pool party at Department of Justice (sleazy lawyers …); moving assembly line making B-24 bombers in San Diego; women in uniform parade in NYC; three color portraits by Tom Lea; harvesting maple syrup in Vermont; etc. $20.00 (View Picture) 16749 LIFE MAGAZINE JUNE 1, 1942 - Actress Hedy Lamarr on the cover and big story on her movie “Tortilla Flat.”. Another big story on scrap drives- rubber metals, rags, etc. Biggest story is 12 pages on “Yale at War.” Another big article on Gen. Brereton organizing Army Air Forces in India. Short pieces contract Hitler’s depraved bombing of historic English city of Bath with British bombing of German cities making planes and submarines attacking Britain. Other stories include awards of MOH to Jimmy Doolittle and lesser awards to 80 of his men; color section on birds. $20.00 (View Picture) 10258 LIFE MAGAZINE AUGUST 19, 1940 - Cover photo 'U.S. trains parachutists." Major stories on Ford's River Rouge plant, and Hitler's rise to power; plus lesser accounts of skywriters, photos of torpedoed ship sinking, osteopathic medicine; and start up of Army paratroop training for the first time since experiments in 1929; and "home guard" type drills in two American towns. Lots of cool stuff, when the need to rearm was accepted, but full fledged involvement in the war had not yet shocked everyone into action. $35.00 (View Picture) 5719 LIFE MAGAZINE- WW2 ISSUE FEBRUARY 12, 1945 - Soviet Soldier with Mosin Nagant on cover. Major items inside on Russian Army, US Soldiers with Trenchfoot, Flight Nurses, Visit to the Raja at Jaipur $15.00 (View Picture) 8230 LIFE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER
22, 1943 - Cover shows a serious looking GI with steel pot, and collar
turned up. Editorial by Eisenhower on the foot soldier, some political stuff,
several great military equipment ads (Jeep, etc) German General staff history,
Australian animals, $18.00 (View Picture) 2532VJ981 Bag, Food, Waterproof, Jungle Dec 1943 dated (two) Rubberized fabric bag about the size of a large lunch bag with string tie at the top. Mint unissued with nice clear markings. (Lewis- Doughboy to GI p. 216) TWO BAGS for $15.00 2535VJ984 Cover, Protective, Individual Mint unissued folded up inj neat little OD package the size of a paperback book. Opens into a big plastic bag to wear like a raincoat to protect from gas attack. Very clear markings on the front. $5.00 2666VW13 Canvas bucket with pour spout No date. Good condition. Could have been used with vehicles, latrines, mess halls Return to Collectors Headquarters. Shoes and Boots Probably the most difficult to find parts of combat uniforms as these were usually thrown away when worn out, and often got worn out after returning to civilian life. 16281 U.S. WW2 COMBAT BOOTS OR FLIGHT BOOTS - Definitely military issue as they are marked inside with EDWIN CLAPP & SON INC, [size] 9 1/2D, 1843 [style?], BOSTON DEPOT, JULY 6, 1942, W155, QM13368. These are all leather construction (including soles and heels) and have the tongue extending full height as on most combat boots. The laces use six pairs of eyelets and six pairs of hooks. There is no cap on the toe. The body of the shoe part seems to be very generously sized, probably for extra thick socks. The leather is smooth side out, almost black in color and heavily treated with a waterproofing type compound. These came from the estate of a vet who had been involved in USAAF testing of cold weather gear in Alaska during WW2. Slightly used with some scrapes and scuffs on the soles and a tiny bit of wear on the back of the heels. A neat item for he advanced collector who knows what they are. $95.00 (View Picture) Return to Collectors Headquarters.
16678 LOT OF 3 HAT/COVERS - What you see is what you get. Two covers for a frame type hat. Khaki one has a grommet in the front for an insignia, and I think it is USMC. White one does not and may be Navy or ??. Khaki “overseas cap” has grommet on the side, so I believe it is USMC. Not sure if I have the identified correctly and no idea what size they are. Used fine to excellent. The lot for only $15.00 (View Picture) 16677 MOSQUITO HEADNET - Mosquito head net made of fine OD mesh fabric with a drawstring at the top and bottom and a stiff cloth beading in the shape of a ring to keep it opened up a bit. Used VG-fine condition. Not sure if this is military or civilian, but price is $10.00 regardless. $10.00 (View Picture 15647 U.S. WW2 STYLE STEEL HELMET- RUSTY - Standard WW2 style “steel pot”. Has been stored outside and picked up a lot of rust but should look great if cleaned up and repainted (or install a helmet cover and hide the rust). No liners. I think these are probably Vietnam era production, but essentially the same as those made from early WW2 until adoption of the Kevlar helmets in the 1980s. Have several, and photo shows a typical example. One helmet shell, no liner. $12.00 (View Picture) 10333 USMC KHAKI GARRISON CAP SIZE 7 OR 7 1/8 - with grommet on the left front for the eagle/globe/anchor. cotton fabric, used fine-excellent. Not sure if this is WW2 or post war $5.00 (View Picture) 2688VW97 USMC sniper Helmet Cover Basically a coloth helmet cover but printed "green side" only with mosquito net also printed in green camo pattern attached to cover neck as well. Tie straps at bottom of netting have been removed,otherwise mint. (See Moran USMC Uniforms & Equipment of WW2, p. 86) $35.00 2692VW108 Helmet Cover, OD cotton, with slits no markings. Mint! $35.00 2696VW116 M1943 Field Jacket Hood (Hood only) size M, Mint! $20.00 **SOLD** 1189 Early WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet with Hawley Fiber liner Liner is thick type unique to Hawley FiberCo with cotton twill over cardboard type construction. (See Chris Armold's excellent "Steel Pots" book pp. 95-100) This early example has the silver colored suspension webbing, and the leather chinstrap (somewhat dry and flaky) riveted in place and a frame type buckle, not the later clamping buckle. Has snap-in headband with leather only on front portion. Four dings on the inside of the liner above the right eyebrow, one of which has torn thru the fragile rim. Fabric frayed thru in two spots in front and one at the rear, none over 3/8-1/2" long. Just a couple of dirty spots on the outer fabric. Overall excellent example of the early style that is seldom seen. Fixed loop (bail) helmet is early example in exceptional condition. Original chinstrap in excellent condition with just slightest traces of wear. Shell has early stainless steel rim, welded at the front. Original dark OD paint and cork texturing material over about 98% of the helmet exterior, missing from just the sharp edge of the rim, and two scraped spots on the left rear each less than 1" square. Good relief on the texturing, little wear, and never repainted. 100% of interior OD paint, so never got used for cooking or anything. Pot does have four tiny vertical cracks just barely visible on the left rear, each no more than 1 inch long. Despite the minor flaws mentioned, this is an exceptionally nice early piece for the serious collector. **SOLD** VW93 U.S. Airborne M1 steel helmet. M1-C Liner a very desirable early one by Inland (maker of the M1A1 carbine for airborne troops also produced only 39,000 airborne configured helmet liners!) with early hole in front, khaki "Y" straps mounted under regular suspension elements. Has old leather chin cup. String adjustable suspension with old sweatband. Snap studs on inside of liner. Liner has about 99% dark green paint with fine sand. Pot a late one with rear seam, and has been repainted. Chin strap loops are square movable types Dark green chin strap clips onto loops, has short strap to snap onto liner snaps. While correct airborne design, this is a very recent vintage chin strap. Has British net cover and repro first aid dressing attached. This particular helmet liner is very scarce and desirable, and even with the mediocre pot and late chin strap is good representative WW2 airborne item. Make sure you get a copy of Steel Pots by Chris Armold (who runs a great site, The Militaria Collectors Exchange, http://www.tmcx.com) This new book is a must for anyone interested in US helmets, solidy researched, well written and fullof useful illustrations, many in color.. This has full details on this scarce Inland Airborne item. Return to Collectors Headquarters. 17557 RARE U.S. WW2 2.36" BAZOOKA ROCKET BAG - (Doughboy to GI page 207.) Officially the Bag, Carrying, Rocket, M6 this holds three rockets in their cardboard shipping tubes, or removed from them.. The flap is secured by two snaps and there is a shoulder strap and two carrying handles attached to the back. First one of these we have EVER found, and great to go with that 2.36” bazooka you have. Mixed khaki and OD web construction. Maker name and 1945 date stamped on the inside of the flap. Overall fine condition except for a couple of rust spots. $250.00 (View Picture) 17444 U.S. Bag, Extra Ammunition made in 1944 - (Doughboy to GI page 205) OD canvas bag with short strap and snap on each side which can be attached to a shoulder strap. These were used to carry virtually any type of ammo (and likely whatever else needed to be hauled around like rations or cigarettes.) Used excellent with sharp 1944 date markings. $15.00 (View Picture) 17541 U.S. M1910 "T HANDLE SHOVEL- AMES 1943 MARKED - One of the last of the M1910 "T-Handle" shovels, as these were phased out by the introduction of the M1943 Entrenching tool with the folding blade which was much less cumbersome to carry. This one retains about 10-20% of the original OD paint, and would look great if you wanted to repaint it, although we prefer to keep original finish on our collector items. No rust or pitting. Wood is in great shape. Except for the loss of paint, this is one of the nicest T-handle shovels we have seen, and one of the few with WW2 date. Coincidentally, Ames has a history of making edged weapons, and even some firearms for the U.S. military back to the 1830s, and just Ames manufactured items would be a neat collecting niche. $95.00 (View Picture) 17385 EXTRA NICE WW2 SADDLE SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND - Sharply marked U.S. J.Q.M.D. [Jefferson Quartermaster Depot]. 1943. This has the op rod cover made of blackened brass (others were made with parkerized steel, or brown painted steel, or leather covers). Probably never issued but has picked up some scattered minor scuffs and scrapes but is not oil soaked or dry rotted, or crushed flat. Both attaching straps are missing, but excellent for display as is. One of the best of the dozens of saddle scabbards we have had over the years. $150.00 (View Picture) 17211 LOT OF 4 BANDOLEERS FOR M1 GARAND - Used excellent. Same type as used with all M1 Garand ammunition from WW2 through the end of the M1 Garand in the service. Fine for reenactors and with a bit of creative magic marker work you can make the "BLANK" less obvious. No cardboards or clips, just the empty bandoleers. $12.00 (View Picture) 17088 M1 GARAND CLIPS (12 EACH) - 12 US GI M1 Garand clips, used excellent to new condition. Enough to fill two bandoleers or one cartridge belt (with two left over) $15.00 (View Picture) 17065 U.S. NAVY 16” BATTLESHIP GUN POWDER GRAIN AND BAG LABEL - This is the type powder grain used with the 16”/50 guns (Mark 7) of the Iowa class battleships. These guns used a total of six powder bags with about 94 pounds of smokeless powder in each. The powder grains were neatly stacked in a specific pattern to ensure uniform ignition. This is one of the many hundreds used to fill a bag. Photo shows it with a 7.62m (.308 Winchester) round for size comparison. With 562 pounds of this powder, a 1,900 pound projectile would reach a muzzle velocity of about 2,690 feet per second and a range of over 20 miles, with phenomenal accuracy. In addition to the powder grain, you get a piece of an original powder bag with the markings showing the markings stenciled on one of the powder bags. A neat addition to any WW2 Navy collection, or for someone interested in ballistics research, or someone who likes battleships. This would really look great mounted in a shadow box frame with a photo of one of our battleships firing a broadside! $18.00 (View Picture) 16980 U.S. NAVY WW2 "D-DAY" LIFE PRESERVER BELT, DUAL TUBE (lot of two) - (Lewis, Doughboy to GI, page 100) This two tube belt was issued to troops during amphibious landings, including Normandy on D-Day. Due to the other equipment work, a normal life jacket could not be used. These belts were intended to be worn very high on the body, about chest level. If worn at waist level, the wearer would probably drown as the midsection was kept afloat while the head would tend to be under water. These were originally a sort of gray color, but age has turned them more of a dirty brown color, and a good scrubbing may clean them up a bit. Rubber has probably dry rotted by now, so do not attempt to inflate or use in the water. One is missing the galvanized metal clamp that serves as half the buckle, but will display okay as is. Looks like August 1944 manufacture date. Survival rate on these is pretty small as we have only seen a couple of others over the years, so it is bet not to be too picky about condition. Both life belts, as shown in the photo for $149.00 (View Picture) 16882 WW2 CASUALTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS - One booklet of tags printed on cardstock, about 3" x 8" with reinforced hole at top. Places for info such as name, address, age, religion, race, sex, next of kin, where tagged, date 194_, time, diagnosis, treatment given, morphine, tourniquet etc. Booklet originally had 20 tags, but two or three missing now, probably used in training, or removed due to storage soiling. Unused, but showing age and soiling/wrinkling from storage in damp area. Grim reminder of the fact the freedom is not free. Great for display with WW2 medic/aid station items. $12.00 (View Picture) 16481 M1 GARAND CLIPS (12 EACH) - 12 US GI M1 Garand clips, used excellent to new condition. Enough to fill two bandoleers or one cartridge belt (with two left over) $15.00 (View Picture) 16415 U.S. MARINE CORPS WW2 M3 SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC BOYT-1943 - The ONLY USMC marked shoulder holster we have ever found. WW2 issue made by Boyt, the maker of so much USMC gear, and dated 1943. Previous owner name D.S. Hanson marked on the back and on the shoulder strap. Initials F.A.D. and name DICK also marked on the back, but marked over. Front and strap were dyed black so this probably remained in use after WW2, possibly into the Vietnam era. Leather fairly flexible. The stud for the belt strap is intact, unlike so many of the M3 holsters where that have these popped off. The buckle used to adjust the shoulder strap is missing, but we included a photo of one to help you look for one. The shoulder strap usually passed through the D ring on the side of the holster and is secured in place with the buckle, but this one has a GI snap hook that a previous owner added, probably for convenience in donning the holster. Overall about good except for the missing buckle. Again, the ONLY USMC shoulder holster we have ever found. $175.00 (View Picture) 16222 U.S. M3 SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - WW2 issue made by Enger Kress, the largest maker of these, and as usual, not dated. Previous owner initials We inked on back behind maker marks. Someone glued an extra strip of leather over the lower portion for some unknown purpose, but it does not detract from appearance much. Nice supple leather. Snaps intact, unlike many where the male stud for the belt strap has popped loose. Overall G-VG, would be fine except for he strip of added leather. $110.00 (View Picture) 16221 U.S. MODEL 1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC BOYT 42 - Used, excellent with sharp and clear BOYT 42 markings on the back. A very nice representative WW2 holster which has been used a little and could have been used in Korea or Vietnam as well. Loop on the back has impressed pattern from a .45 grip but not noticeable from the front. nice tan leather with just minor signs of use, so it will display nicely, and not look “too new” like the mint-unissued holsters sometimes do. $140.00 (View Picture) 15859 WW2 KHAKI WEB .30-06 BANDOLEERS FOR M1903 OR M1 GARAND- LOT OF TWO - Early WW2 style which used printed lot cards inserted into the end pocket to identity the type of ammunition, maker and lot. After about 1943 they decided that the cheap cotton bandoleers were expendable, and just stamped the info directly on to the cloth. Each pocket had a cardboard insert to keep the bullet points from poking through the think cotton fabric. Each bandoleer has six pockets which could hold two five round clips for a total of 60 rounds when issued to troops armed with the M1903, 1917 or BAR rifles. When issued for troops with the M1 Garand, each pocket held one eight round clip for a total of 48 rounds. The normal combat issue was for troops to fill their cartridge belts (10 pockets) with ammo, and then carry two bandoleers. These bandoleers are missing the cardboard inserts. For display purposes you could clip up some ammo and fill the pockets, or you could use blocks of wood or some pieces of cardboard cut to the right size, or possibly just wad up some paper to fill the pockets. This is a lot of TWO bandoleers, used, excellent, unmarked, and in the early WW2 slightly greenish khaki color, complete with no cardboard inserts, clips or ammo. These can be sent in a padded mailer for $5.00 shipping $15.00 (View Picture) 15850 M1 GARAND, “SLING, WEB, M1” post-WW2, used excellent - The cotton web is the green OD color, and is unmarked, as are most after 1944-45. This one shows light use with some of the black paint finish worn off the “D” tip but otherwise excellent. This has the post 1945 hardware with the thick sheet metal keeper with the stiffening ridge across the back. These were used from Korea through Vietnam. $20.00 (View Picture) 15849 M1 GARAND, “SLING, WEB, M1” post-WW2, used fine-excellent cu - The cotton web is the green OD color, and is unmarked, as are most after 1944-45. This one shows some use with the black paint finish worn off the “D” tip and it looks like it was polished, but otherwise fine-excellent. This has the post 1945 hardware with the thick sheet metal keeper with the stiffening ridge across the back. These were used from Korea through Vietnam. $20.00 (View Picture) 15848 U.S. CARBINE CARRYING CASE ALTERED FOR M1903 OR M1 RIFLE - Although some people try to pass these off as some sort of rare official model, in reality they are the unofficial theater made product of some rifle-toting GIs who were envious of the carbine armed troops who had a nifty canvas case to keep their weapons from getting all dirty. The merely got themselves a carbine case, and cut the barrel end off at the tip and sewed on an extension made of whatever canvas they could find. The workmanship is usually rather crude. This is just such an example. It displays very nicely and it is not immediately obvious that the stitching holding the extension on is undone on one side. Otherwise fine to excellent, with sharp US on the outside and SHANE MFG CO/1944 on the inside. $85.00 (View Picture) 15847 WW2 M1 GARAND, “SLING, WEB, M1” dated 1944- used VG - The cotton web is the green OD color, not the earlier greenish khaki, and has semi-legible 1944 date and maker BMC or SMC. Shows moderate use with one tiny frayed spot right where the buckle is (see photo) and thinning finish on the metal parts so it will look good on a 80-90% rifle. This has the early hardware with the thin sheet metal used in the keeper (without the stiffening ridge across the back). Scarce. $65.00 (View Picture) 15799 U.S. GUNNER'S QUADRANT, M1 WITH UNUSUAL M56 CARRYING CASE - Precision instrument to set the desired degree of elevation for artillery (or even heavy machine guns for indirect fire). This is the M1 version as used in WW2 and Korea, and is dated 1943 on the label plate. The wooden carrying case is a type I had neve seen before, made of two pieces of plywood with a wooden core spacer. One piece is hinged at one end with two latches at the other end. Stencil marked on front in blue gray paint- Case, Carrying M56. Probably a wartime substitute design expedient adopted to conserve strategic materials or manufacturers making more essential leather goods. Mint unissued condition- both the case and the quadrant, probably the nicest we have ever had. $175.00 (View Picture) 15763 EXTRA NICE WW2 SADDLE SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND - Sharply marked “U.S./ BOYT/ 42” This has the op rod cover made of blackened brass (others were made with parkerized steel, or brown painted steel, or leather covers). Overall excellent and mostly a dark russet brown, but some lighter colored areas due to variations in leather. Has picked up scattered minor scuffs and scrapes but is not oil soaked or dry rotted, or crushed flat. Missing both the long straps for attaching to the scabbard, but excellent for display as is. A good representative example of this accessory for the M1 Garand that remained in use until the end of the Horse Cavalry in 1943, and then saw some use with vehicles. Among the best of the dozens of saddle scabbards we have had over the years, with or without the straps. $149.00 (View Picture) 15716 EXTRA NICE WW2 SADDLE SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND - Sharply marked U.S. J.Q.M.D (Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot) , 1943. This has the op rod cover made of parkerized steel (others were made with blackened brass, or brown painted steel, or leather covers). Overall excellent and mostly a dark russett brown, but some ligher colored areas due to variations in leather. Has picked up scattered minor scuffs and scrapes but is not oil soaked or dry rotted, or crushed flat. Both attaching straps are present, although the large snap hooks to attache to the saddle are missing, but excellent for display as is. A good representative example of this accessory for the M1 Garand that remained in use until the end of the Horse Cavalry in 1943, and then saw some use with vehicles. Among the best of the dozens of saddle scabbards we have had over the years, and hard to find with the straps. $195.00 (View Picture) 15424 U.S. ARMY 7 X 50 BINOCULARS M15A1 MADE IN WORLD WAR 2 - Serial number 23830. Made by Westinghouse as part of an order for 12,000 in 1944. (Note- while the nomenclature is molded in, these were not marked as to maker, but Westinghouse is the only firm that made the M15 or M15A1 binoculars.) Top quality and ruggedly made to withstand decades of hard use by troops in the field, or aboard ships by lookouts, gun crews, the Officers of the Deck, skippers, etc. These were made in many Models/Marks and Mods, with the differences mainly in different types of grid reticules for special purposes, or minor manufacturing differences by different makers. This pair has excellent, bright, clear optics and will give years of use, as well as being a good collector item. About 90-95% of the black finish remains on the metal parts and the leather covering is in excellent condition. Complete with original woven nylon neck strap. $135.00 (View Picture) 15366 WW2 era Dressing, First Aid, Large 11 ¾ inches square, in original box - Overall good despite some water staining on the box and some of the corners of the box being a bit dog eared. The small individual first aid kit bandages are quite common, but the larger items found in kits carried by medics or medical units are not seen very often. $12.00 (View Picture) 15304 CANVAS COVER ONLY FOR U.S. ARMY PLYWOOD PACKBOARD - This is the canvas cover that fits against the back. It has 16 grommets down the sides for attaching to the plywood frame. Used VG-fine with partial lacing included. Just what you need to salvage that packboard with a missing or damaged back cover. $5.00 (View Picture) 10530 U.S. AIRCRAFT .50 CAL BMG AMMO FEED BOX - Probably for wing mounted guns in fighters like the P-15 Mustang, P-47 Thinderbolt, F4U Corsair, etc. Size about 12" x 11" x 9" high. Sturdily made of a resin board material (similar to that used for circuit boards?) for the panels riveted to green primer treated aluminum. Part number 229747 stamped on some of the metal parts and different numbers on others. Box has two sections with a roller arrangement on one end. Label on end of box reads "R.H. OUTBD., 100 ROUNDS with a diagram showing proper arrangement of belt into the box. I believe that the ammo compartments on the aircraft wings were just empty areas, with aluminum frames and skin, and this type box would be used to keep the ammo ready to feed, and it could be removed for cleaning and servicing. Nifty item for WW2 aviation collection, whatever it is. Fill it up with a bunch of .50 BMG dummies as part of a fighter pilot uniform display or something. $45.00 (View Picture) 15042 U.S. Army early Mine Detector AN/PRS-1 (1944) - The most familiar WW2 mine detector was the SCR-625 that looked like a dinner plate on the end of a long pole, and these are seen fairly often. However we have the “other” mine detector that was used in WW2, the AN/PRS-1 which like the SCR-625 had a long pole handle and a shoulder pack power supply and battery, but the sensor at the end of the pole looked like and oversize beer can with two pairs of thin rods sticking out on the left and right sides of the can. Despite some technical advantages over the SCR-625 in terms of types of mines which could be detected, the AN/PRS-1 was notoriously difficult to keep operating, and it was soon made obsolete and most were scrapped. This one comes in the original footlocker size shipping chest and appears to be nearly complete. I know it is missing the manuals (TM11-1151, Detector Set AN/PRS-1, 52 pages) and a radio type headset for the operator to hear the beep as the detector passes over a mine. I am positive that this unit no longer works. The cylindrical head assembly shows some very bad corrosion and exfoliation which is unsightly and could be cleaned up or made to look pretty with a little Bondo work and OD spray paint. There is one chip out of the Bakelite ring around the head, but the piece is included and can be epoxied back in place. One of the battery connector plugs has pulled loose, but it is present and ready of an easy repair. One electrical cord (I think the one that had a jack for the headset) has been cut off. The canvas backpack for carrying the power supply and batteries is included but has some acid holes in the top which could be covered over with a piece of canvas for better appearance. (I will include the four old batteries that were in it when we found it, totally worthless for use, but maybe you can use the connectors to adapt to something else?) The carrying chest (10” x 15” x 28”) is in excellent condition with sharp stencil markings. This is a nice collectible item for any WW2 collection, or showing the evolution of technology. Left in the crate, it would be wonderful cargo for a military vehicle. Shipping weight about 55 pounds and can go UPS. $195.00 (View Picture) 15017 LARGE BATTLE DRESSING- CAMOUFLAGED, CARLISLE MODEL - The is a large unit, folded up in a flimsy pasteboard box. December 1, 1944 contract date. Wrapped in plastic for protection, Mint, unissued but a bit beat up from long storage, and small area or waterstain on one end of the container- have not opened to check contents. $18.00 (View Picture) 14954 U.S. GUNNER'S QUADRANT, M1 WITH CARRYING CASE - Precision instrument to set the desired degree of elevation for artillery (or even heavy machine guns for indirect fire). This is the M1 version as used in WW2 and Korea. The aluminum carrying case is a later (Korean or Vietnam era?) type as in WW2 they used a leather case. Used excellent. Much of the yuck on the back of the case is masking tape residue that soaking with WD-40 will remove without harming the paint. $135.00 (View Picture) 13719 WW2 M1943 FOLDING SHOVEL - Blade marked with large US over AMES/1944. Paint has been stripped from the entire thing with just traces left. Ready for a fresh OD paint job to look almost new. Essential tool for digging field fortifications, fox holes, latrines, gun pits, etc. $35.00 (View Picture) 13167 WW2 USMC Camouflage Shelter Half- 1943 dated - Typical green side/brown side patterns. Has semi-legible tag “SHELTER HALF, Contract Nom 42506, Powers & Co. 1943.” Overall fine to excellent condition. No holes, damage or repairs noted. A few small spots of rust/dirt or mildew scattered here and there. 5-10 small drips of white paint on the brown side. Letter B in red about 3” high on the green side. Great background for a WW2 USMC display. Very seldom encountered these days, and first we have ever had. $595.00 (View Picture) 13154 Carrying case for M1903A4 scope - This is the case, carrying, M67 which is actually for some sort of artillery slide rule, but it is nearly identical to the M65 carrying case for the M73B1/Weaver 330C scopes. The only differences are the markings, the use of a loop for attachment to the belt instead of the M1910 belt hooks, and the addition of a divider strip inside the case which does not interfere with use with a scope. Fine for a renactor or for someone who does not need to have the more expensive correct case. $18.00 (View Picture) 12560 U.S. ARMY EE 6x30 BINOCULARS USED BY U.S. NAVY- 1942 DATED - Standard U.S. Army EE-8 binoculars, and so marked on the front faces. Rear faces have the usual markings as to power, and Bausch & Lomb markings. U.S. NAVY, BUSHIPS added at the factory. Also, name W.Z. SMITH, SR has been added, but I suspect that is a later unofficial addition, perhaps as a retirement gift or something. No info on Mr. Smith was located. Good optics, but exterior painted surfaces show usual minor chipping and wear. Comes with black leather case, but tip of the flap securing strap is broken. $125.00 (View Picture) 12264 EXTRA NICE WW2 SADDLE SCABBARD FOR M1 GARAND - Sharply marked U.S.
Fulton L[eather] G[oods] CO. 1942. This has the op rod cover made of parkerized
steel (others were made with blackened brass, or brown painted steel, or leather
covers). Mint unissued but has picked up a few scattered minor scuffs and
scrapes but is not oil soaked or dry rotted, or crushed flat. Both attaching
straps are missing, but excellent for display as is. One of the very best
of the dozens of saddle scabbards we have had over the years. $150.00 (View
Picture) 10667
USMC KHAKI WEB BELT WITH FRAME BUCKLE - Used fine, 1 1/4" wide and long
enough for 33" waist $12.00 (View Picture) ) 7357 GI "SILVERWARE" BARGAINS - Genuine U.S. GI field mess knives and spoons. (Sorry, no forks, somone else is probably overloaded with them, and whining about how hard it is to cut steak or eat soup with a darn fork but no knife or spoon!). Stamped from stainless steel or something like that. These are type used frim mid WW2 to present with a large hole in the handle to help hold them for dipping in boiling water to clean them. Marked with U.S. on the handle, and most have various maker marks on the back. Fine for WW2 thru Vietnam collections. Bargain- TWO knives and TWO spoons, used excellent to mint unissued. $5.00 (View Picture) WW2 USN MAE WEST LIFE JACKET- Rubberized gray fabric with holder and toggle for C)2 cartridge inflation and
emergency manual inflation tube. Metal fittings somewhat corroded at joints
probably from slat water setting up electrolysis on the dissimilar metals used.
Have two, and markings only legible on one- "DATE OF MFR [illegible] 1944,
CONT. NO. NXSS 36191, FIRESTONE R. & L. PROD. CO., PROPERTY US NAVY"
I am not sure of the actual use of these. Aviator mae wests seemed to
have been mainly yellow for easy visibility of downed aircrews. My speculation
is that these were possibly used by shipboard personnel, especially submariners
or flight deck personnel who could not get around with bulky kapok lifejackets
on; or perhaps by UDT personnel for emergency use (yellow not being a good idea
when trying to senak around), or perhaps these are part of the short-lived fascination
with gray coloring that included adoption of gray uniforms for officers and
chiefs circa 1944-46 and intended for issue to aircrews then. I have seen
dozens of the yellow type, but only these two in gray. Long waist/crotch
strap with adjustment buckle and snap hook secured to "D rings on the ouitside
lower corners of the vest. Flexible and no apparent damage but need a
good scrubbing to remove storage dirt. 3320xU.S. Military Sewing Kit- OD cotton case about 5" x 10" which folds up to 3" x 5". Contains scissors, thimble, assorted thread, needles, safety pins. New old stock, but some light surface rust on scissors and needles. Believe these are WW2, but may be Korean vintage. $12.00 (View Picture) 2995 WW2 50 Cal Ammo can Side opening type as used with vehicle mounted .50 Browning Machine Gun,M2, or when used by ground forces on the tripod. Used G-VG about 85-90% OD paint with a little rust here ant there. Most stenciled to show contents (e.g- 4 Ball 1 Tracer, lot number, etc) Two for $25.00 or $15.00 each 2548x WW2 M1 Carbine Cleaning Rod & Case Set- Rod consisting of one handle section with large "T" handle, one extension section and a tip section. Canvas carying case with 3 or 4 pockets for rod sections. (Same case was used for other applications, only 2 pockets needed for the carbine. Used good-excellent. Canvas may be dirty or have storage rust on belt hook. $20.00 2708VW154 Silver color plastic canteen no date "Made in U.S.A." Looks just like GI aluminum canteen, but is silver plastic with GI cap. Might be something really rare and valuable, but I think it is not. $2.00 Return to Collectors Headquarters.
1474 WW2 U.S. Army HBT Jacket size 38R - Mint unissued. Neatly marked inside "Jacket, Herringbone Twill OD-7 Special, Pattern Date July 15,1944, P.O. 22628 Date May 4, 1945, Altoona Factories, Spec No. P.Q.D. No 45E, Philadelphia QM Depot" OD finish metal starburst buttons. $125.00 (View Picture) 14083 WW2 underwear set- boxers and T-shirt - Used VG-fine lightweight OD cotton fabric boxers with three button waistband. No markings legible, a few assorted stains that may wash out. No markings visible but letter S sewn at the top front as laundry mark. About size 32. T shirt is strap type, looks to be small or medium size and has laundry mark/service number marks. Underwear is surprising difficult item to find as most was just used up with post-war wear. $39.00 (View Picture) 12532 OFFICER PULL OVER SWEATER, SLEEVELESS - (Doughboy to GI p. 103) Noted as popular in WW1 and thereafter, but as private purchase items, not an issue piece of gear. OD wool with private label as shown in the photo. Overall used VG-fine condition, but it does have some scattered moth nips. $20.00 (View Picture) 10788 U.S. MODEL 1941 USN DECK JACKET - Overall excellent, about size 36. Wool blanket type lining in excellent condition, and except for one small dirt spot (1/4") on the right chest the exterior is excellent. Left breast marking USN is faintly visible. Cuffs are great, but collar is dirty and showing some wear, but not worn thru as so often is the case with M1941 style jackets. The USN deck jacket has slightly different pockets and lacks the belt across the back and the shoulder straps of the Army model. Zipper made by CONMAR is in good working condition. Label has been removed from collar area. Three plastic buttons missing from the front flap but standard GI buttons are easy to find. $85.00 (View Picture) 2714 US Army Officers regulation khaki shirt - Size 15x33, some mothing, but wearable $10.00 (View Picture) 6719 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- USED VG - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Used VG $12.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL 3 for $20.00 6714 HOOD FOR US M1943 FIELD JACKET- MINT UNISSUED - OD cotton with buttons, buttonholes and drawstring. These attached to the jacket and were worn under the steel pot. Used in WW2 and Korea. Size small, but unless you button everything up tight, probably not a big deal otherwise. Instruction label in collar. Not sure about actual date of manufacture, but guaranteed original. Mint unissued $20.00 (View Picture) 6544 TROUSERS, INTERMEDIATE, FLYING, TYPE A-11A - Size 32. Heavy OD cotton with pile lining. Excellent woven label with specification and contract numbers, indicating 1945 date of manufacture. Some wear on the seat, and dirt/grease marks on right thigh, otherwise fine-excellent. All zippers and snaps intact. Several small holes/moth nips in the woven ribbed part at the ankles. Although intended for flight crew use (and passengers in those days of virtually no cabin comforts on transport aircraft), some undoubtedly got pilfered and used by ground crews and non-aviation troops in winter. $45.00 (View Picture) 1474 WW2 U.S. Army HBT Jacket size 38R - Mint unissued. Neatly marked inside "Jacket, Herringbone Twill OD-7 Special, Pattern Date July 15,1944, P.O. 22628 Date May 4, 1945, Altoona Factories, Spec No. P.Q.D. No 45E, Philadelphia QM Depot" OD finish metal starburst buttons. $125.00 1450 Trousers, Intermediate Flying Type A-11-A - Specification No. 3219A, Waist size 30, Stock No. 8300-878650, Order No. (33-038)-45-5105 AN, Ben Greenholtz & Co. Property, U.S. Army Air Forces" on label. Green cotton with pile lining. Compete with suspenders. Mint unissued example. $75.00 1477 WW2 USN HBT Jacket Size about size 38 Regular - Used, slightly faded, "salty" looking but overall fine-excellent. Black paint finish metal "economy" buttons with design of five stars and a wreath. This pattern has six button front and gas flapBellows type pocket with flap on both sides of chest, but no others. Button on each cuff with two holes for closure adjustment. Type uniform worn by SEABEES and others who wore utilities vice dungarees worn by "real" sailors. Hard to find. No maker markings or names. $89.00 Return to Collectors Headquarters.
**NEW ADDITION** SMA2325 Leather Sling U.S. M1907. - This is a WWII vintage sling, marked `MILSCO 1943`. The sling has steel hardware which was used after late 1942 when brass conserved for higher priority items. The sling is in very good - excellent condition with supple leather and very little stretching or cracking. This is the correct sling for the 1903, 1903A3, P17 or M1 Garand rifles. $125.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** SMA2326 WW2 M1 RIFLE WEB SLING - This is the early WW2 production version of the Web sling, M1 with the thin steel hardware. Sling is marked ``BMC / 1944``. Overall VG to excellent condition. $95.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** SMA2332 Sling & Oiler Set U. S. M1 Carbine - Early - Early light colored `C - clip` type. Oiler is marked 'IS` Very good condition. $75.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** SMA2327 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - Made by Boyt, US in oval on flap, BOYT 44 stamped on back. Handsome medium colored leather, not died or oil soaked like many of these holsters are. Leather has some scuffs that will clean up with a little TLC. Leather it is supple and in good condition with no cracking. The stitching and rivets are all excellent and intact. $150.00 (View Picture) 17585 VARIANT WW2 ISSUE HOLSTER FOR M1909/1917 .45 CALIBER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS - Not shown in Meadow's superb “U.S. Military Holsters” book. This is the M2 holster (basically the M1909 holster made in reverse so the butt is to the rear when worn on the right side. This one has a lift the dot snap for securing the flap instead of the usual hole and stud arrangement, and it may be a manufacturing variant or a field alteration/repair. I believe this to be arsenal work, but am not 100% sure. Clear markings on the back TEX-TAN 1942. US and oval embossed on the body of the holster. Although made for use with the M1917 Colt or S&W revolvers, these would have been used with many others, and it looks like it has the outline of use with an old Colt Single Action Army, like George Patton carried- non-regulation, but soldiers seem to have done that from time to time. This is dirty and a bit stiff, but should be a lot nicer after a good saddle soap cleaning and treatment. Leather plug with loop for leg thong is intact. Flap has small hole near the front as shown in the photos. $89.00 (View Picture) 17561 M1928 Haversack "Pack Carrier" (British Made) with strap - The “Pack Carrier” is often called the “diaper” because of the way it flops down behind a soldier when it is unfastened. The was attached to the bottom of the M1910 or M1928 haversack with a leather strip (later replaced by webbing) so that it was relatively easy to separate from the rest of the pack. This is where less essential items were to be carried, and then dumped if necessary for greater mobility and a reduced combat load. Probably 80-90% of the haversacks we have seen are missing the pack carrier. In addition, this is one of the “BRITISH MADE” articles. During WW2 the British had plenty of textile manufacturing and production capacity which was largely idle, and they helped provide gear for the U.S. allies. We have seen belts, carbine mag pouches, canteen covers, first aid pouches and some other items, but this is the ONLY pack carrier observed so far. It would be neat to get a full set of web gear that is “British Made”. This piece is in VG-fine condition, and is complete with the scarce leather strap. $40.00 (View Picture) 17560 U.S. M1928 HAVERSACK & MEAT CAN POUCH - This is a very nice outfit, with the haversack in excellent condition except for a few rust stains and some rusty hardware. Meat can pouch just a little less nice, but still well above average. This does not have the pack tail (“diaper”) or the leather connecting strap for it. Overall fine to excellent condition with good clear markings. Made by Hamilton Scheu & Walsh Shoe Co. in 1942. $110.00 (View Picture) 17559 U.S. M1928 HAVERSACK & MEAT CAN POUCH - This is a fair to good set, but very dirty. Someone removed the short “Y” shaped strap that attaches to the beck of the belt for some explained reason. Did not see any markings so not sure if this is the WW1 style M1910 or the WW2 style M1928, but we think the latter. This is one you can clean up and rig something temporary to take the place of the missing strap if you are going to use it for static display on a dummy. Priced accordingly. $55.00 (View Picture) 17542 U.S. M1923 CARTRIDGE BELT, BOYT-1942 - Clearly marked on the back with maker name BOYT and 1942 date and US on the front of the right section. This has the inner straps for use with the 5 round M1903 stripper clips, but the same belt was issued with the M1 Garand. Mixed shades of khaki color webbing. Excellent condition. Getting hard to find these WW2 dated examples any more. $125.00 (View Picture) 17539 U.S. Model 1937 Browning Automatic Rifle Belt- 1942 dated - Overall near excellent except for some rusting on the tip of the adjusting strap and the adjacent canvas on the back of the belt.. Nice khaki color with both sections marked D.M. Shoe CO. 1942 (Des Moines Shoe Company). Letters CGM neatly stenciled inside the back but meaning is unknown. Some minor storage soiling, but a well above average of an early war BAR belt. $110.00 (View Picture) 17510 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED RMCO 1943 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17506 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED RMCO 1942 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17500 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED NASCO 1942 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17499 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED YALE 1943 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17498 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED YALE 1943 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17496 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED YALE 1942 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) 17494 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- UNISSUED FINE-EXC FROELICH 1942 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. Ha slight soiling and corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $65.00 (View Picture) 17492 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED FROELICH 1942 - Mint unissued, about as nice as you will find. May have slight soiling or minor corrosion spots on some of the eyelets from 65 years storage. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so an obsessive collector will need one of each! (This is one of several makers and dates available RM CO 1942; RM CO 1943, NASCO 1942; NASCO 1943; Froelich 1942; Yale 1942 and Yale 1943). $75.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** SMA2290 Sling U.S. Web ``M-1 Garand``. - These were used from late WW2 thru 1960s. Although most collectors think of them as being associated with the M1 Garand, they were issued with all U.S. service rifles. This sling is in very good condition. $25.00 (View Picture) SMA2255 WW2 M1923 Cartridge Belt - Marked on the back with maker name and date but hard to read. ``US`` on the front of the right section. This has the inner straps for use with the 5 round M1903 stripper clips, but the same belt was issued with the M1 Garand. Greenish khaki and overall in fine to excellent condition. Getting hard to find these WW2 examples any more. $65.00 (View Picture) 17278 WW2 TRENCH GUN AMMO POUCH- RUBON 1942- MINT! - WW2 issue made by Rubon of Kansas City in 1942. This is the early greenish khaki color. About mint unissued, one of the nicest ones we have seen in several years. Web loops inside to hold 12 shotshells, and two belt loops on the back to slip over a pistol belt. Very hard to find trench gun accessory, especially in this condition. $325.00 (View Picture) 16744 WW2 M1 CARBINE "STOCK POUCH" - Stock pouch is marked on back with maker KADIN 194[3, 4 or 5?] in excellent about mint unissued condition. Note that “stock pouch” is a collector term and these are really designed to be pouches to fit on the pistol belt with a snap to attach to the female snap on the belt. However, GIs quickly discovered that if you disassembled the carbine you could sip one of these pouches down on the stock so that you would have two spare magazines with the gun at all times. $29.00 (View Picture) 16636 U.S. WW2 M1941 MOUNTED Canteen cover with M1910 canteen and cup - Canteen is 1918 dated, but all on hand were issued again and used in WW1. Cup is 1945 dated. Cover is the scarce M1941 mounted design with the “H” pattern webbing on the back. Pretty hard to find these, and we have only had 2 or 3 in the last 15 years. It is the greenish khaki shown in the top left photo, the flash distorted the color in the other photos. Large dirt/stain spot as shown in the photo, and canvas feels weak from age so don’t go tugging on it too much. The set for $65.00 (View Picture) 16225 WW2 Pistol belt, holster and first aid pouch - Nice representative set as issued in WW2 consisting of khaki web pistol belt, first aid pouch, first aid dressing and M1916 holster for the M1911 .45 automatic. Belt has faint US on left end, and illegible traces of maker marks on back, and some minor fraying on the edge by the buckle. Pouch is VG-fine with illegible maker marking on the back. First aid dressing is in the cardboard package, not the metal “Carlisle” container. Holster was made by Warren Leather Co. in 1943, with good markings, but there is some heavy scuffing at the tip as shown in the photo. Not a minty rig, but a good representative example for someone willing to trade a good price for a bit lesser condition. $135.00 (View Picture) SMA2297 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - US in oval on flap, ``ENGER-KRESS / 1942`` stamped on back, the holster is marked "Lt R ARON" on the inside of the flap. Nice dark brown colored leather with good patina. Leather has some scuffs that will clean up with a little TLC. Leather it is supple and in good condition with no cracking. The stitching and rivets are all excellent and intact. $150.00 (View Picture) 17031 WW2 pistol belt - Good used example, with clear maker markings S.F.Co Inc. 1943 (S. Froelich- a major contractor for the Marine Corps, but also delivered on Army contracts). Several rust stains but all on the inside, so outside looks good. Overall VG+. Not minty, not overly used, just a good representative example. $35.00 (View Picture) 17030 WW2 U.S. Marine Corps "dog ear" canteen set - Very good example of the USMC “dog ear” canteen cover used exclusively by the Marine Corps. This is earlier than the more common type which was made with a large drain hole in the bottom. This came with a canteen and cup, both made by A.G.M. Company in 1942. Cup is the type with a turned over lip that is not folded completely back, presenting a cut hazard and most of those were recalled. I think that the whole set has been together since WW2. Cap is WW1 style aluminum, not the later plastic cap more often seen, but it may be a replacement. Very good representative example of typical USMC canteen set. $110.00 (View Picture) SMA2289 Sling U.S. Web ``M-1 Garand``. - These were used from late WW2 thru 1960s. Although most collectors think of them as being associated with the M1 Garand, they were issued with all U.S. service rifles. This sling is in very good condition. $25.00 (View Picture) 14817 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELT- MINT UNISSUED FROELICH 1942 - Mint unissued as nice as you will find, except diminished by the fact that this one has moderate to heavy rust on one of the belt keepers, so price is reduced to only $49.00 16289 U.S. MARINE CORPS WW2 "DOG EAR" CANTEEN COVER & WW1 CANTEEN - Cover is second type with the drain hole at the bottom. Unmarked. Used G-VG condition except that it is missing a folded over piece of canvas and the belt hook- easily replaced and sewn back in place. Canteen is nice with US, ACA 1918 markings and WW1 style aluminum cap. $55.00 (View Picture) SMA2142 U.S. Military Magazine Pouch for the Model 1911 Pistol- USMC Marked - Pouch is marked on back `USMC / BOYT -44- / NOM. -43055`. We suspect the USMC markings are a later addition but the BOYT markings are probably real. The magazine pouch is the type used to carry two spare magazines for the Colt Model 1911 semi automatic pistol. This was a standard issue item for anyone who was issued the Model 1911 pistol. Pouch is in excellent condition with no stains, rips or tears. If the USMC markings were real, the value of this pouch would be much higher than our price. $65.00 (View Picture) 16064 SCARCE BRITISH MADE U.S. M1910 COVER FOR M1910 CANTEEN - More or less standard pattern cover, but inside flap is marked W&S Ltd 1945/BRITISH MADE. Last digit of the date is probably a 5 but actually looks a lot like a 6. The British made a fair amount of web gear during WW2 for U.S. use, but it is fairly scarce. Firs of the canteen covers we have had in several years. $40.00 (View Picture) 15821 U.S. canvas leggings dismounted, M1938- 1942 dated- MINT! - Mint unissued. No laces, but you can probably find those somewhere else. Light OD color with good stenciled marking inside including 8-4-42 date, maker NASCO Qwnings, Inc, and Jeff. Q.M. Depot . Size 2R. One for right leg and one for left leg leg (helpfully marked “L”). As nice as you will find. $35.00 (View Picture) 15804 WW2 Canteen, cup and cover set (Airtress) - AIRTRESS MID[LAND] marked cover in about fine condition with good markings and dated 1942. Cup dated 1943 and canteen dated 1944. Canteen has a couple of dents on the upper portion, but not too bad. Overall an above average set. $55.00 (View Picture) 15803 WW2 Canteen, cup and cover set (JQMD) - Jefferson QMD marked cover in about fine condition with good markings and dated either 1942 or 43 (hard to tell which). Cup and canteen are 1945 dated. Cup handle is discolored and a bit rusty and cup has one dent along the lower edge- not real bad but needs to be mentioned. Overall an above average set. $55.00 (View Picture) SMM2115 Rare EXCELLENT US WWI Vintage M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - WWII Holsters are still availialble but WWI holsters in good condition are getting quite scarse. Holster has US in oval on flap,``G&? / 1918 /A.C. `` stamped on back. Handsome chocolate brown colored leather, with no cracking. Leather is in excellent condition as is the stitching. All of the rivets are excellent except the rear water drain rivet is missing. $250.00 (View Picture) 15408 U.S. .38 CALIBER REVOLVER HIP HOLSTER (WW2 TO PRESENT) - (Meadows pp191-193). These were intended for use with any of the Colt or S&W (and presumably later with Ruger) .38 caliber revolvers, such as the Victory model, Commando, Military & Police/Model 10; Official Police, etc. Primarily intended for use by non-combat types such as guards, Shore Patrol, couriers, Military Police, etc, but probably used by some personnel who preferred the .38 revolver over the .45 auto, or by bomber/transport/patrol pilots with room in the cockpit for a hip holster instead of the shoulder holster worn by the fighter jocks. This one is post-1956, due to the black leather, and probably Vietnam era when Cathey Enterprises got a bunch of contracts for holsters. The quality is less on this than on the earlier production, but the DOD got its brownie points for diversity by patronizing small, minority and disadvantaged businesses regardless of the quality of crap they delivered. Any attempts to reject on quality grounds would result in charges of discrimination, so out GIs got stabbed in the back in the name of political correctness. This is the version with the dome snap, and some of the earlier production had the traditional lift the dot snap on the flap, so you have an excuse to find several more items for your collection. Used, VG-fine, just needs a quick shoe polish job to be excellent. $40.00 (View Picture) 15627 U.S. WW2 CANTEEN, CUP AND COVER - Canteen is excellent, made by Vollrath in 1944, Cup has some rust on the handle but is otherwise fine to excellent. made by Foley in 1944. Cover made by Lawrence in 1945 is VG but dirty and has one small (1/2”) torn spot. The complete set for $49.00 (View Picture) 15626 WW2 USMC BLACK ENAMEL CANTEEN - 1942 dated canteen with the usual numerous chips to the enamel finish. Marked on the bottom in a circle U.S./B.E.Co./1942. Correct cap and chain, missing the cork gasket. These were a noble experiment to provide war material using non-strategic material, but the tendency of the enamel to chip made them unpopular (especially when they chipped on the inside of the canteen!). Usage seems to have been almost exclusively by the Marine Corps. A good representative example of a scarce WW2 USMC item. $65.00 (View Picture) SMM2001 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - US in oval on flap, ``MILWAUKEE SADDELRY CO. / 1942`` stamped on back. Nice dark brown colored leather with good patina. Leather has some scuffs that will clean up with a little TLC. Leather it is supple and in good condition with no cracking. The stitching and rivets are all excellent and intact. $150.00 (View Picture) SMM1988 EXCELLENT US M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC - - Sears [Leather Company, not Roebuck], US in oval on flap. Pleasing light tan colored leather, not died or oil soaked like many of these holsters are. Leather is supple and in good condition with no cracking, scuffs or scrapes. Stitching and rivets are excellent. Back of holster is marked ``SEARS`` / ``1942``. $175.00 (View Picture) 14386 M1 GARAND “RIFLE SLING, WEB, M1” 1945 DATED (MINT UNISSUED) - Earliest examples I have seen with the thicker metal parts and the reinforcing rib on the clamp body. Marked BM Co 1945, about mint unissued. The switch to the dark OD web took place in late 1944, and they continued with the thin sheet metal parts for a while, and apparently adopted the thicker parts in 1945. Nice! $95.00 (View Picture) 13798 U.S. Model 1916 Holster for .45 Automatic Boyt 44 - Used, fine to excellent with sharp and clear BOYT 44 markings on the back. A very nice representative WW2 holster which has been used a little and could have been used in Korea or Vietnam as well. Has been polished with dark brown or black polish, probably after the 1956 change in regulations which prescribed black instead of brown leather, so priced a lot lower than one still in the tan color. $95.00 (View Picture) 13781 WW2 M1 GARAND WEB SLING - Mint unissued, still rolled up with the original tape in place. Probably circa 1945 as the cotton web is the green OD color, not the earlier greenish khaki. However, this still retains the early hardware with the thin sheet metal used in the keeper (without the stiffening ridge across the back). $85.00 (View Picture) 11012 U.S. WW2 PISTOL BELT - Mid war dark green shade but worn and washed enough so that it looks "salty". Outer layer of green threads have worn off in place for about 10 inches on the top of the right side, and near one of the belt buckles. Used about good. Fine for a reeanctor or a set of well used combat gear. $22.00 (View Picture) 9560 U.S. M1936 PISTOL BELT - OD with the black painted pot metal buckle. Illegible traces of maker ID and date, Used G-VG. Dorsey identifies the webbed type buckle post WW2, but this may or may not be correct, but this could have been made either during WW2 or maybe during Korean War. $29.00 (View Picture) 14725 Paratroop[?] MUSETTE BAG (Bag, canvas, Field, M1936) - Doughboy to GI identifies this variation as special issue for paratroops with the special material used in the construction- a composite fabric-rubber-fabric material. Marked inside with maker- Airtress Midland 1943. Bag is overall fine-excellent condition except for some rubbed spots on the side near the small pocket, and is overall fairly stiff. Shoulder strap is 1942 dated and has two frayed spots. $65.00 (View Picture) 13134 M3 SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR M1911- WW2 ISSUE - About mint unissued but having some storage soiling. As with most of these, the male snap stud for the belt loop has popped off. Tan leather with US in oval on the flap and sharp U.S. over ENGER-KRESS on the back. $125.00 (View Picture) 14191 WW2 U.S. PISTOL BELTS- MINT UNISSUED - Mint unissued, as nice as you will find. We found a small batch of these, and when they are gone, we will only have the used to well used examples. Minor variations in hardware and marking style according to makers, so a obsessive collector will need one of each! (View Picture)
14081 U.S. MARINE CORPS enamel canteen with cup and cover- all 1942 dated - Used good condition. Canteen has the usual assorted chips but not dented or excessively chipped. The enamel canteens seem to have been issued exclusively to the Marines, but experience showed that they were prone to chipping, not a problem when it was on the outside, but not very healthy to drink a mouthful of porcelain, so they were phased out during the war. Good markings and 1942 date as shown in the photo. Cup is aluminum with the short-lived folded over lip instead of the rolled rim, these were withdrawn from service mid-war and are fairly scarce, although only a few people care about the difference. Cup is good, but terribly dirty. Cover is dirty and needs a good cleaning. Pretty sure the date in 1942 but you can decipher it and decide. Two small holes next to the binding along the top, neither real bad. Unusual to see a complete set with the 1942 date that has obviously been together for a long time. $110.00 (View Picture) 11976 US M1928 HAVERSACK & MEAT CAN POUCH - Classic WW1 doughboy style infantry pack as used well into WW2. Has straps and snaps to connect it to the cartridge belt. The haversack is what most people call the "pack", and the meat can ("mess kit") pouch attached to the outside of the flap, over the entrenching tool. One other piece made up the complete rig, that being the "pack carrier" sometimes called a "diaper" which attaches to the bottom of the haversack but was often thrown away. About mint unissued, but with some storage soiling and a little corrosion or rust on some of the hardware. Remember, this includes the meat can pouch which is usually missing. Clear markings BOYT 42. Rear set of straps is stitched with white thread instead of khaki color, probably a later repair to replace damaged straps. $65.00 (View Picture) 13750 WW2 PISTOL BELT - Late war dark OD color with no visible maker markings. Still has all brass hardware, not the late pot metal type. Used fine with old owners name stamped on the inside. Has the smell and feel of mildew resistant treatment. These were reissued for use in Korea. Above average example. $49.00 (View Picture) 13749 WW2 PISTOL BELT (EXCELLENT!) - Late war dark OD color with nice (but sadly, illegible) maker markings. Near mint unissued condition with most of the black finish on the pot metal belt closure and clip pouch snap. $65.00 (View Picture) 13723 M1916 HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTOMATIC- WW2 ISSUE (PROBLEM) - Bubba carefully removed the rest piece inside the holster that help guide the pistol in place. This is not visible from the outside, which looks like a really excellent WW2 holster except for one finger size dark stain along the front edge near the bottom. Will display fine and work fine, just not correct, so price is about half what it would otherwise be. $65.00 (View Picture) 13647 LOT OF TWO WW2 PISTOL BELTS - One pretty good belt with illegible maker marks (NASCO 1944 maybe?) and former owner name JAMES S HAHN stamped on the inside. Missing the two flat metal “keepers” over the adjustable end, but will work okay anyway. Other belt is nasty, dirty, filthy and stained, good for battle field debris, or maybe it will clean up with a good washing. Both for $29.00 (View Picture) 13462 Cover, Spare Barrel, M9 D30674 - WW2 canvas web case for carrying spare barrel for machine guns (.30 caliber Brownings?). Excellent almost new condition with nice markings. Fine for storing any type of spare barrel, tent poles, or ????? $10.00 (View Picture) 13482 WW2 KHAKI PISTOL BELT - Used about G-VG condition with legible NASCO 1943 markings. Name J.H. IRVING stenciled on the outside, and four of the center eyelets are missing. Not a great collector prize, but still displays okay and good for a beginner, or just as a representative example. $30.00 (View Picture) 13480 WW2 KHAKI PISTOL BELT - Used about good condition with legible 1944 date. Has some period repairs around a few of the grommets, some corrosion on some of the hardware and some rust stains. Not a great belt, but not too bad. $25.00 (View Picture) 12890 U.S. M1907 LEATHER SLING - WW1 era with brass hooks. Used VG condition with pleasing medium brown color. Somewhat stiff and a bit of cracking at the folds, but overall pretty decent. Only marking is Western Mfg Co on the short strap. Correct for use on any of the WW1 or WW2 U.S. miltiary rifles or trench guns. $110.00 (View Picture) 13164 WW2 Pistol Belt- 1942 dated- about mint unissued - As nice an example as I have seen in a long time. Sharp and legible markings R.M. Co. 1942 on back and US on front. This is variation with the pot metal buckles and steel keepers to conserve critical supplies of copper or brass. Looks like totally unissued "new old stock." $95.00 (View Picture) 12567 EXCEPTIONAL WW2 CANTEEN SET - I should probably break this up and sell it separately, but I believe it was found this way, so let's preserve it together. The cover is one of the scarce "BRITISH MADE" examples, marked inside one flap C.P. Ltd 1944 [not sure about last digit] over BRITISH MADE. Excellent condition, almost unissued, but marked on the back LT EVELYNN HEINEANN, whom I presume was a nurse stationed in the UK or in Europe. The canteen is a near perfect US AGM Co 1918, one of the nicest I have seen in a long time. The cup is aluminum with the rolled lip, also made by AGM Co but in 1942 (sorry photo does not show that). $95.00 (View Picture) 12521 WW2 CANTEEN SET- 1942 Foley cover - Overall used VG-fine condition except for some damage to loser edge of the cover as shown in the photos. It may be rodent bites, or maybe some sort of abrasion. Too bad because the cover is otherwise excellent with sharp markings and 1942 date. Canteen is 1944 dated and cup is 1945. Still a nice display set. $40.00 (View Picture) 12744 WW2 Pistol Belt - Used VG-fine condition except for one rivet missing from the adjusting tab. Good clear US, but maker markings on back illegible. Good representative example of the "pistol belt" used throughout WW2 and Korea. $29.00 (View Picture) 10826 U.S. WW2 CANTEEN, CUP AND COVER SET- Overall fine-excellent condition example of an issued set. Cover has no maker name or date visible but is genuine WW2 GI item. Canteen is by S.P. & F.C. Co, 1944 and cup is B.E. Co., 1945. Some issue marks and probably an old price marked on the bottom of the cover, and the U.S. looks like it was touched up with a felt tip marker. $55.00 (View Picture) 10633 "British Made" M1911 clip pouch - Typical British coarse weap khaki web with semi-legible markings inside. The Brits supplied a lot of web gear during 1944 since they had the manufacturing capability and this freed up convoy capacity for higher priority needs. $35.00 (View Picture) 9209 M1910 First Aid pouch - Khaki canvas,
faint traces of maker marking and 1942(?) date visible, and only a very
faint U.S. on front. Well used, but not frayed or anything. $12.00 (View
Picture) 6726 US M1910/1928 MEAT CAN POUCH - Canvas pouch with four loops on the back that pass through buttonholes on the flap of the M1910/1928 haversack and are secured in place with the long straps underneath. Invariably missing from the haversacks. Very early examples used a button to hold the mess kit flap shut, while later production (including these) used a short strap with the metal buckle. Used fine-excellent.. $10.00 each or if you and your friend can use a bunch, SPECIAL DEAL FIVE FOR $40.00 (View Picture of typical example) 3478 Sling, Web, M1 Late WW2 thru 1960s issue with all U.S. service rifles. Very slightly used but excellent plus. Made with the OD cotton web, not the later nylon type. $22.00 3286 US WW1(?) M1916 .45 Holster VG medium brown leather showing use but not abuse. Leather nice and supple. Markings on the back only partially visible but appear to include inspector initials, not used after WW1 period. Price reflects uncertainty about date. $69.00 **SOLD** 5622 USMC PARAMARINE JUMP CASE FOR REISING 55-(Moran p. 106, Canfield Inf Wpns WW2 p. 154)) Zipper case with carrying strap and two attachment points for wear under the reserve chute or on the leg. Used with the folding stock Model 55 Reising SMG. Marked with name Choate and small design of three triangles. Came from estate of WW2 ParaMarine GYSGT (name was not Choate). Overall excellent, good bright colors, very minimal wear, no damage. Very scarce item. **SOLD** 4198 USMC BELT (CARBINE/PISTOL W/ENAMEL CANTEEN) - WW2 USMC Belt Set (M1 carbine) Comes with the scarce enameled canteen and the exceptionally rare enameled cup as well, both in excellent condition (best canteen of the dozen or so I have seen, and have only seen one other cup.) Canteen Marked in white stencil US/VOLLRATH/1942 on the bottom, and has only one small chip (1/4” x 3/8”). Cup marked US/LF&C/1942 on the handle. Cup has six or eight chipped areas on the lip/rim and three very small chips on the side, so it is not perfect, but darn nice anyway. Canteen cover is unlined USMC type with short flaps (not the longer dog ear type) with maker name (illegible) and 1943 date inside. Khaki M1912 pistol belt is excellent with bronze fittings, no markings found but WW1-WW2 era. Pre-War USMC first aid pouch is mustard color with FB Smith (maker?) marked on back. Has Carlisle bandage in sealed copper container. Three USMC combination pouches for .45 auto or M1 carbine magazines, marked on back S.F. Co Inc./1943/No.m39061. One also has USMC stencil above these markings, but I am a little suspicious as I have never seen one with USMC marking, but it may be correct. Also has USMC suspenders with wire hooks, and two pocket grenade pouch. Grenade pouch is VG-Fine everything else excellent-excellent plus. (View Picture) Go to Collectable Militaria Page Now
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