Month: May 2016

Shown one circa 1962, 6¾ size.   Stock Number Reference: Cap, Utility Sateen, 8.5 OZ., OG-107 Assign Date: Unknown Size-FSN Sheet Size FSN 6¾ 8405-242-5216 7 8405-242-5217 7¼ 8405-242-5218

This item was employed to cover the muzzle of rifles to keep dirt and other foreign objects out. The piece is made from canvis and has two snaps located in different areas to provide a small level of adjustment so it may fit better on the rifle. It can be […]

Shown one contract number dated 1984, the last contract of this kind of hat, M&B production, 7 1/8 size.   Stock Number Reference: Hat, Sun, Olive Green Army Shade 107 Size NSN Assign Date 6⅜ 8415-00-469-2396 1971-10-06 6½ 8415-00-469-2397 1971-10-06 6⅝ 8415-00-469-2398 1971-10-06 6¾ 8415-00-469-2400 1971-10-06 6⅞ 8415-00-469-2401 1971-10-06 7 […]

The M1912 Ration Bags were part of the failed experimental 1912 Cavalry Equipment. Consisting of two bags, they were used to carry rations for the cavalryman. The two bags laced together and could be worn on the back with the two front straps attached to the cartridge belt. Though the […]

Shown one circa 1917, Mill’s Production. Contents: Left large pocket: medicine case and the diagnosis tag book Left small pocket: hypodermic syringe kit and the case for extra needles Right large pocket: clinical thermometer with carrying case, and officer instrument case containing Right small pocket: flask   Stock Number Reference: […]

The U.S. Marine Corps adopted a similar system called Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES) around 2004-2005. This one was really uncomfortable and didn’t offer a really good protection. The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Design, Housing and Merchandizing Department led by D.H. Branson developed a full protection system that covers both […]

Shown one circa 1984, 7⅜ size.   Stock Number Reference: Hat, Sun, Hot Weather, Camouflage Pattern, (Without Insect Net), Type II Assign Date: Unknown Size NSN 6⅝ 8415-00-935-6658 6⅞ 8415-00-935-3314 7⅛ 8415-00-935-6659 7⅜ 8415-00-935-6660 7⅝ 8415-00-935-6661

Woodland MARPAT® / Best Tactical Duffle Bag   Stock Number Reference: Liner, Wet Weather Poncho, Reversible, Marine NSN: 8405-01-545-8153 Assign Date: 2006-11-28

Stock Number Reference: Liner, Wet Weather, Poncho FSN: 8405-889-3683 Assign Date: Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Case, Medical Instrument And Supply Set, Nylon, Non-Rigid No.3, Emtpy FSN: 6545-912-9870 Assign Date: Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Vest, Carrier, Grenade, M-79 SIZE Stock Number Small 8465-NTK-6531 Medium 8465-NTK-6532   1st Prototype: 1966-01-11 issued, made in double-ply nylon cheesecloth mesh