World War II

At this point, the Army was going to great lengths to protect troops from possible chemical warfare attack. In late 1942, most tops were modified with “gas flaps” on the chests and cuffs while trousers were fitted with overlapping flys in an effort to prevent blister agents from reaching soldiers’ […]

Stock number and nomenclature acquired. Shown one size medium.

Reversible ski parka (with fur trimmed). Shown one is Medium size, fur trimming is missing.   Stock Number Reference: Parka, Ski, Reversible, Fur Trimmed Size Army Stock Number Small 55-P-4909 Medium 55-P-4906 Large 55-P-4903 Olive green side White side

Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-C-170

1944 dated, Boyt made. NOM (Number Of Marine): 43055 Stock number acquired.

Stock Number Reference: Rucksack Army Stock Number: 74-R-350

Stock Number Reference: Components Name Naval Stock Number Haversack, M-1941 (acquired) Knapsack, M-1941 (acquired) Suspenders, M-1941 (acquired)

Holds ten .45 30-round magazines, mostly used by paratroopers for carrying spare ammunition for M-1928 sub-machine gun.   Stock Number Reference: Case, Magazine, 30-Round, With Shoulder Strap Army Stock Number: 74-C-194

U.S. Army developed and adopted its first rucksack during the summer of 1941. The canvas duck sack was mounted on a steel wire or rattan frame that supported the load and held it off the soldier’s back. Four pockets on the outside of the bag carried extra gear. Heavy felt […]

Stock Number Reference: Holster, Pistol, M3, .45 Stock number acquired.  

Stock number and nomenclature acquired.

This rucksack was issued to the Army in ETO. It’s predecessor version is Camouflage Jungle Rucksack.   Stock Number Reference: Pack, Field, M-1943 Army Stock Number: 74-P-20  

Stock Number Reference: Basin, Wash Stock number acquired.

Stock Number Reference: Pack, Unit Medical Equipment, No. 5 Item Number: 9794800

Shown pair are in OD3 shade, medium size.   Stock Number Reference: Glaiters, Ski Stock Number-Color-Size sheet: Size / Color OD3 / OD7 White X-Small 72-G-1000 72-G-1010 Small 72-G-1001 72-G-1011 Mediium 72-G-1002 72-G-1012 Large 72-G-1003 72-G-1013 X-Large 72-G-1004 72-G-1014