World War II

Stock Number Reference: Belt, Cartridge, Dismounted, M-1923 Army Stock Number: 74-B-160

Shown one size 40S.   Stock Number Reference: Jacket, Field, M-1943 Stock number – size sheet: Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG 32 55-J-190-95 55-J-190-90 55-J-190-85 34 55-J-191-20 55-J-191-15 55-J-191-10 36 55-J-191-45 55-J-191-40 55-J-191-35 38 55-J-191-70 55-J-191-65 55-J-191-60 40 55-J-191-95 55-J-191-90 55-J-191-85 42 55-J-192-20 55-J-192-15 55-J-192-10 44 55-J-192-45 […]

Shown one circa 1945. Also known as “M1944 Suspenders”   Stock Number Reference: Suspenders, Belt, M1936 Army Stock Number: 74-S-389

Stock Number Reference: Box, Match, Waterproof Army Stock Number: 74-B-788-40

Slightly smaller in vertical size than common M-1942 First Aid Packet Pouch.   Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1924 Army Stock Number: 74-P-257

This is a pair of WWII U.S. Military Ice Creepers or Crampons. Crampons were a cold weather issued item for combat boots. This set is made of a galvanized metal with cotton webbing for strapping the cleats to the sole of your boot. They are adjustable and have seven 3/4″ […]

Plywood Packboard Packboard, Plywood Army Stock Number: 74-P-27-20   1944 dated (with packboard attachment and quick release strips):   1951 dated (with lashing rope):   Manual sheet:   Quick release shoulder strip buckle:   Collapsible attachment ring: Accessories Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature Army Stock Number ATTACHMENT, PACKBOARD, PLYWOOD 74-A-33-25 STRAP, […]

Shown set dated 1944.   Stock Number Reference: Axe Axe, Intrenching, M-1910, with Handle Army Stock Number: 74-A-100   Axe Carrier Axe, Intrenching, M-1910 Army Stock Number: 74-C-120

Early issued three-pocket grenade carrier, holds 3 MK-2 Fragmentation Grenade (later model held 6). It can be attached to the pistol or cartridge belt, two leg straps will prevent it from flapping. Shown one dated 1944, JQMD.   Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Grenade, 3-Pocket Army Stock Number: 74-C-123

Developed by the US Army Medical Department Equipment Laboratory located in Carlisle Barracks in 1920. A piece of sterilized dressing and small pack of sulfanilamide powder were packed in brass or aluminum-foiled paper package. Carried in M-1942 First Aid Pack Pouch (or British made model).   Stock Number Reference: First […]

Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1942 Army Stock Number: 74-P-260

Widely-used adjustable strap with spring hook on the ends. From top to below: 1945, 1950, 1963, 1983, 1996.   Stock Number Reference: Strap, Carrying, General Purpose Army Stock Number FSN NSN Assign Date 74-S-333-50 8465-634-2808 8465-00-634-2808 Unknown

Held two 2.36in M6 series rocket ammunition in tube. Shown one dated 1945, Boyt made.   Stock Number Reference: Bag, Carrying, Rocket, M6 Army Stock Number: 74-B-54-35

The M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover was authorized for issue on the scale of one per man in following units: all mounted troops, dismounted cavalry, howitzer sections, infantry cannon companies, 105mm self-propelled gun units, and enlisted ranks in Armored Command, The dismounted cover was issued to all other units and individuals. […]

The Lensatic Compass, the most common military instrument for measuring direction, was first during World War II, an evolution of the pre-war Compass, Prismatic M-1938.   Stock Number Reference: Compass, Lensatic Stock Number Acquired.