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...
Jacket, Flying, Intermediate, Type B-15, USAAF
Great genuine WWII USAAF Type B-15 intermediate flying jacket, introduced in April 1944 and intended for being worn with the Type A-11 trousers. Featuring a fur collar, this alpaca-lined poplin jacket shows two slash pockets on the front and two inner pockets, all fitted with a snap fastener -- in working order. Talon zipper is damaged. Complete and in good overall condition; label is missing. Shoulder width: 21in. Sleeve length: 24in.
Kit, Browning M1919A4, Cleaning Rod, M1, C6573, Complete
Genuine WWII US Army multi-part cleaning rod, intended for the .30 caliber Browning machine gun and M1 Garand rifle. Complete; comes in its original OD 7 canvas case, showing markings Case, Cleaning Rod, M1, C6573 . Homogeneous set, in very good overall condition.
Knife, Assembly, Emergency Curved, Clothing, USAAF, Western
Genuine WWII American survival knife, as issued in the emergency lifeboats (dinghy) and also carried by individuals on flight. AAF classification No. 17-B. This knife is able to float thanks to its wooden handle. Manufactured by Western . During the war, the USAAF acquired various emergency devices to improve their own equipment, particularly in the ETO. One of these items was the British RAF Dinghy Knife, to be included with survey rafts and subsequently adopted as a first-aid knife.
Lamp, TL-122-A, USA LITE
Genuine WWII US TL-122-A flashlight. Made by USA Lite . Working condition not guaranteed.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, 3R, BRINDIS TANNING CO. 1941
Nice pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, size 3R, dated 1941. Complete with original laces. Excellent overall condition, near mint.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, 3R, FRASER PRODUCTS CO. 1942
Nice pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, size 3R, dated 1942. Complete with original laces. Excellent overall condition, near mint.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, 3R, White Camouflage
Pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, size 3R. The outer surface has been covered with a layer of white paint to improve camouflage in snowy environment. Homogeneous set in quite good, worn condition.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, Impregnated, CC2
Pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, size 2R, CC2 impregnated. Quite good overall condition; laces are not included.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, Impregnated, CC2
Pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, CC2 impregnated. Quite good overall condition; seems to be a size 3R.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, White Camouflage
Pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 OD 7 canvas leggings, size 2R. The outer surface has been covered with a layer of white paint to improve camouflage in snowy environment. Homogeneous set in quite good, worn condition.
Leggings, Canvas, US Army, White Camouflage, Pfc. William Norris
Pair of genuine WWII US Army M1938 leggings, with illegible production markings. The outer surface has been covered with a layer of white paint to improve camouflage in snowy environment. Homogeneous set in good, worn condition. The following rank, name and ASN have been handwritten in both leggings: Pfc. William H. Norris 35257364 . William Henry Norris was born on June 18,1919 in Jasonville, Indiana and joined the US Army on February 10, 1942. He was discharged on September 25, 1945 as a Private First Class and passed away on October 24, 1995. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=35257364&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=5592088 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/91114131/william-henry-norris Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Letter, Pfc. Ray Geddes, Co. G, 501st PIR, 1943
Original letter and envelope sent to Private First Class Raymond G. Geddes, Jr. , 501st PIR by his father while Ray was taking part in the Tennessee maneuvers. Postmarked on September 16, 1943. Staff Sergeant Raymond Geddes, Jr. , Company G, 3rd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division jumped in Normandy on D-Day and was wounded two days later at the infamous 'Dead Man's Corner'. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/display-partial-records.jsp?f=3475&mtch=1&q=13137588&cat=all&dt=893&tf=F
