AIRBORNE
Insignia, Sleeve, First Allied Airborne Army
Genuine WWII First Allied Airborne Army shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by US and British airborne units from August 1944 to May 1945 -- including the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions -- on the Ike jacket or dress uniform. - Operation Market Garden; - Battle of the Bulge; - Operation Varsity. Excellent overall condition.
Instruction sheet, Paint, Face, Camouflage
Genuine WWII U.S. Army instruction sheet detailing the proper use and application of camouflage face paint. The sheet originally accompanied crates of face paint, with only a limited number included in each crate. Issued to soldiers for field use, these sheets were then passed along to others.
Jacket, Ike, Cpl. James Bates, Jr., 301st TCS, 441st TCG, 9th Air Force, USAAF, ETO
Nice genuine WWII US Army regulation 'Ike Jacket' of the type introduced in April 1944, which belonged to some Corporal James M. Bates, Jr. , 301st Troop Carrier Squadron, 441st Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force. Excellent overall condition; retains all original buttons and insignia: Airborne-Troop Carrier and 9th Air Force shoulder sleeve insignia, Corporal rank stripes, U.S. and Air Corps collar disks, Distinguished Unit Citation, 'Ruptured Duck', Service Stripe, and three Overseas Service Bars of the brass type. Label is dated June 13, 1944. Size 40R. Two separate inscriptions are visible inside: CAPT G.R. Hewes O-909077 in the upper part, and PFC J.M. Bates 34809776 301 T.C. Sq . in the lower part. James Morgan Bates, Jr. was born on June 10, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama and joined the US Army on June 17, 1943. He went on to serve in Europe with 301st Troop Carrier Squadron, 441st Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force, was discharged as a Corporal, and passed away on October 25, 2006. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=34809776&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=5188918 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/172445569/james-moore-bates Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Knife, Fighting, Bayonet, M1905, Modified, in Scabbard
Rare genuine WWII US Army fighting knife, based on some M1905 bayonet intended for the Springfield M1903 rifle. The 6.7-inch blade has been modified in the Bowie style, while some knuckle duster has been welded on the hilt in a fashion quite reminiscent of the M1918 Trench Knife. Used condition; comes in its original shortened OD bakelite scabbard.
Knife, Pocket, Parachutist, M2, PRESTO, Geo. Schrade
Rare genuine WWII US Army M2 type switchblade knife, desgined for paratroopers and intented for cutting the canopy risers when landing in a difficult spot. Generally carried in the small vertical pocket located under the collar of the jump coat. Presto version manufactured by Geo. Schrade Knife Co., Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, featuring metal grips. Blade length: 2.75in. Quite good overall condition; locking system is in working order.
Knife, Pocket, Parachutist, M2, PRESTO, Geo. Schrade
Rare genuine WWII US Army M2 type switchblade knife, desgined for paratroopers and intented for cutting the canopy risers when landing in a difficult spot. Generally carried in the small vertical pocket located under the collar of the jump coat. Presto version manufactured by Geo. Schrade Knife Co., Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, featuring metal grips. Blade length: 2.9in. Good overall condition; locking system is in working order.
Knife, Pocket, Parachutist, M2, PRESTO, Geo. Schrade
Rare genuine WWII US Army M2 type switchblade knife, designed for paratroopers and intented for cutting the canopy risers when landing in a difficult spot. Generally carried in the small vertical pocket located under the collar of the jump coat. Presto version manufactured by Geo. Schrade Knife Co., Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and featuring brown bakelite grips. Blade length: 3.74in. Very good overall condition; locking system is in working order.
Knife, Pocket, Parachutist, M2, PRESTO, Geo. Schrade
Rare genuine WWII US Army M2 type switchblade knife, desgined for paratroopers and intented for cutting the canopy risers when landing in a difficult spot. Generally carried in the small vertical pocket located under the collar of the jump coat. Presto version manufactured by Geo. Schrade Knife Co., Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, featuring metal grips. Blade length: 2.95in. Quite good, used condition; locking system is in working order.
Knife, Trench, USM3, IMPERIAL, on Guard, with Scabbard, USM6, MILSCO 1943
Genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Imperial and hallmarked on guard. The Ordnance Department flaming bomb was stamped on pommel cap. Comes in its original USM6 leather scabbard, featuring strengthening pieces consisting of two rectangular metal plates fastened by four rivets, which keep the leather parts together. Fastening of these pieces is also ensured by rivets and a strong sewn seam. Staples reinforce the top of the sheath on which the hilt rests. Snap fastener of securing strap is in working order. The scabbard can be attached onto the M1936 belt thanks to the bent-wire hook. Markings U.S. M6 Milsco 1943 are clearly visible on the front. Some symbol has been grossly carved on the scabbard -- maybe Greek letter epsilon ( ε). Rare homogeneous set, in quite good overall condition -- hard to find nowadays. Don't miss it!
Knife, Trench, USM3, Modified, German Officer's Sword, with USM8 Scabbard, 1st Type
Rare genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, showing some important modifications. The original guard and pommel cap have been replaced with elements taken from some Wehrmacht officer's sword. Comes in its original USM8 bakelite scabbard of the early, hookless type, hallmarked B.M. Co. The securing strap has been removed and the tip of the sheath itself is slightly damaged. Nice homogeneous set in quite good, used condition.
Knife, Trench, USM3, UTICA on Blade, with USM8 Scabbard, 1st Type
Genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Utica , hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel cap. Comes in its original USM8 bakelite scabbard of the early, hookless type, hallmarked B.M. Co. Snap fastener of the securing strap is in working order. Nice homogeneous set, in good overall condition. The present artifact comes from a significant collection built up by a Norman collector in the last thirty years.
Lanyard, revolver, Webley
Genuine WWII British lanyard for revolver or pistol like Webley, Enfield, .45, etc. Also in use by US troops, as seen in attached photo of Col. Wolverton of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne. NOS, never issued.
