Field Equipment
The equipments consist of the whole accessories using for combat and soldier's confort such as belt, suspenders, canteen, pouch, musette bag, individual tools...
Grouping, T/5 Oris Bridgman, Medical Department, 53rd & 103rd General Hospitals, ETO
Rare genuine WWII US Army grouping, which belonged to some T echnician 5th Grade Oris W. Bridgman and includes the following artefacts: - M1936 field bag made in Britain by M.E. Co. in 1943; mention Cpl. Oris W. Bridgman and ASN 37423688 have been written on the back of the musette bag itself, while laundry number is visible under the flap; - M1910 canteen manufactured by G.M. Co. in 1942 and standard issue cup produced by T.A.C.U. Co. in 1941, retaining their canvas cover; laundry number B-3688 is visible under the canteen and in the cover; - M1932 mess kit made by Knapp-Monarch Co. in 1944, coming along with cutlery set (spoon, knife and fork); laundry number B-3688 can be seen on two of these utensils; - M1936 belt, also showing laundry number B-3688 ; - TL-122-B flashlight, under which initials WB have been carved; - pair of distinctive unit insignias bearing Latin motto Hominum Causa . Nice homogeneous set in quite good, used condition, coming along with various American Legion souvenirs: veteran's cap, membership award, pin badges... Oris Wayne Bridgman was born on March 28, 1914 in Davis, Iowa and joined the US Army on July 25, 1942. He went on to serve with the Medical Department and deployed to Europe with the 53rd and 103rd General Hospitals. He was discharged on December 11, 1945 as a Technician 5th Grade, and passed away on April 4, 1996. https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/165904609/oris-wayne-bridgman Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Haversack M-1910, P.B. & C., 1918, CM3c Kenneth Elliott, 21st Naval Construction Bn., Seabees, PTO
Nice genuine WWI US M-1910 haversack, manufactured by P.B. & C. and dated April 1918. This was the standard backpack of the Sammy in the Great War. In very good overall condition, this haversack retains its original meat can pouch. Various markings have been stenciled on the present backpack, indicating that it once belonged to some K.D. Elliott , who served with the 21st Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) in WWII. The unit deployed to Hawaii, Eniwetok, Saipan, and Okinawa. Kenneth Dale Elliott was born on February 14, 1912 in Portland, Oregon and joined the US Navy on March 27, 1942 (sevice number 664-38-97). He was discharged in September 1945 as a Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class and passed away on June 20, 2003. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/dam/museums/Seabee/UnitListPages/NCB/021%20NCB.pdf https://www.history.navy.mil/content/dam/museums/Seabee/Cruisebooks/wwiicruisebooks/ncb-cruisebooks/21%20%20NCB%20%201944-45.pdf https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/190444388/kenneth-d-elliott Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Haversack M-1928, British-Made, M.E. Co. 1943
Great genuine WWII US M-1928 haversack, manufactured by M.E. Co. and dated 1943. Standard regulation haversack issued to US Army troops in most theaters of operations. British-Made markings are clearly visible. Complete with all original straps, carrier pack and meat can pouch same manufacturer and also dated 1943. Very good overall condition.
Haversack, M-1910, R.IA. 1918, Pfc. Dennis Goins, 368th Inf. Regt., 93rd Infantry Division, PTO
Genuine WWI US Army M1910 haversack, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1918. This was the standard haversack of the Sammy in the Great War and remained in use throughout the Second World War despite the introduction of the M1928. Quite good overall condition, complete with meat can pouch -- pack carrier is missing. Various markings and inscriptions have been inked or written on the present haversack, indicating that it was first issued to some serviceman of Company L, 426th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division, and then reissued to a GI named Goins (laundry number G0975 ). Dennis Bennie Goins was born on August 30, 1911 in Omega, Louisiana and joined the US Army on October 28, 1942 (ASN 38330975). He went on to serve with Company G, 368th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division and deployed to the Pacific. He was discharged on January 11, 1946 as a Private First Class and passed away on June 17, 1958. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=38330975&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=7317193 Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Haversack, M-1928, B-G INC. 1942
Nice genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured by B-G Inc. and dated 1942. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch. Pack carrier is missing. Homogeneous set, in good overall condition.
Haversack, M-1928, British-Made, C.P. LTD. 1943-1944
Very nice genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured in Britain by C.P. Ltd. and dated 1944. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch manufactured in Britain by M.E. Co. and dated 1943; pack carrier is missing. Excellent overall condition.
Haversack, M-1928, BUCKLEY STUDIOS 1942, Complete, Named
Genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured by Buckley Studios and dated 1942. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps, meat can pouch, as well as its pack carrier manufactured by Meese, Inc. and dated 1944. Homogeneous set, in very good overall condition. Name Burg[...] J.J. has been stenciled at the back of the haversack and on the pack carrier.
Haversack, M-1928, CRAWFORD-AUSTIN MFG. CO. 1941
Genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured by Crawford-Austin Mfg. Co. in Waco, Texas and dated 1941. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch (pack carrier is missing). Very good overall condition.
Haversack, M-1928, FELT NOVELTY MFG. CO. INC. 1941
Genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured by Felt Novelty Mfg. Co. and dated 1941. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch. Pack carrier is missing. Qutie good overall condition.
Haversack, M-1928, FELT NOVELTY MFG. CO. INC. 1941, Military Police
Genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, of the standard regulation type issued to most services in various theaters of operations. Manufactured by Felt Novelty Mfg. Co. and dated 1941. Retains its original straps and meat can pouch. Pack carrier is missing. Good overall condition. Initials M.P. have been stenciled on the flap, indicating possible use with a Military Police unit.
Haversack, M-1928, FELT NOVELTY MFG. CO. INC. 1942
Genuine WWII US Army M1928 haversack, manufactured by Felt Novelty Mfg. Co. and dated 1941. Standard regulation type issued to most branches of service in various theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch. Pack carrier is missing. Quite good overall condition.
Haversack, M-1928, HAMILTON-SCHEU & WALSH SHOE CO. 1942
Nice genuine WWII US M-1928 haversack, manufactured by HAMILTON-SCHEU & WALSH SHOE CO. and dated 1942. Standard regulation haversack issued to US Army troops in most theaters of operations. Complete with all original straps and meat can pouch. Excellent condition.
