MILITARY POLICE
Armband, Military Police, US Army
Genuine WWII US Army Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue wool felt material, with white MP initials cut in a similar cloth. Due to the lack of fastening device, it was usually fixed on the left sleeve by a safety pin -- still present here. Dimensions: 4in x 16.5in. Very good overall condition.
Armband, Military Police, US Army
Genuine WWII US Army Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue wool felt material, with white MP initials cut in a similar cloth. Due to the lack of fastening device, it was usually fixed on the left sleeve by a safety pin -- not provided here. Dimensions: 3.85in x 16.92in. Good overall condition despite some minor moth damage on initials MP .
Armband, Military Police, US Army, Modified
Genuine WWII US regulation Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue cotton material, with white MP initials. Dimensions: 16.9 x 4 inches, like most regulation brassards. Four buttons have been added onto the present armband. Very good condition.
Armband, Military Police, US Army, Yellow Letters, Mint
Great genuine WWII US Army Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue wool felt material, with MP initials cut in a similar cloth -- yellow variant. Due to the lack of fastening device, it was usually fixed on the left sleeve by a safety pin -- still present. Dimensions: 3.93in x 15.35in. Mint, unissued condition.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, Black
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.5in.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, Red
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.1in.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, White
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.5in.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, White
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.5in.
Boots, Leather, Laced, Legging Top, Size 9 B, 1941
Nice genuine WWII US Army legging top laced leather boots with distinctive toe cap, introduced for the cavalry in 1940 and widely issued to tank crews and motorcyclists. The legging top is tightened with three straps featuring pin buckles -- in working order. This type of high boots was worn throughout the war by several senior officers, including General George S. Patton . Dated December 10, 1941. Size 9 B. Homogeneous pair, in very good overall condition.
Cap, Garrison, Chino, Military Police
Genuine WWII US Army Other Ranks Garrison Cap, khaki cotton (chino), featuring the yellow and green piping of the Military Police. No label. Corresponds to size 7. Good worn condition.
Carrier, Pistol Holster, Military Police, Vietnam War, 1972
Genuine Vietnam War US Army white canvas pistol holster carrier, fitted with a pair of eyelets. Manufactured by Amherst Industries and dated 1972. Quite good, used condition.
Club, M1944, Military Police, US Army
Nice genuine WWII US Army M1944 wooden club, of the standard regulation type used by the Military Police. Length: 22in. Good overall condition; retains its leather lace.
