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Kit, Sewing, US Navy
Nice genuine WWII US Navy sewing case,manufactured by Belding-Corticelli . The present case is very good overall condition and retains some of its original contents.
Kit, Snake Bite, Cutter
Genuine US Army snake bite kit. This kit features an empty antiseptic vial and a tourniquet chord. Manufactured by Cutter. The Kit was distributed among troops operating in closed and remote jungle areas.
Kit, Stencil outfit, Carter's, Army and Navy
Genuine WWII Army & Navy white and black indelible stencil outfit manufactured by Carter's . This type of kit was widely used by the US Army & US Navy throughout the war, to mark uniforms, equipments, personnal artefacts etc. Complete kit.
Kit, Tube, Radio Receiver BC-728-C, 1943
Genuine WWII US Army Signal Corps tube kit for radio receiver BC-728-C containing one VT-171, one VT-172, three VT-172 and two VT-174, in box. Mint condition, never issued, manufactured by Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp. dated 1943.
Kit, vibrator, Radio Receiver BC-728-C, 1943
Genuine WWII US Army Signal Corps vibrator kit for radio receiver BC-728-C containing one vibrator VB-8-C and one vibrator VB-9-C, both in box. Mint condition, never issued, manufactured by Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp. dated 1943.
Kit, Waterproofing, Gas Mask, M1
Genuine WWII US M1 gas mask waterproofing kit, adaptable to most gas masks in service in the US military, intended for being issued on the occasion of amphibious operations. The present kit includes an OD 7 canvas pouch, some adhesive square patches, a roll of tape in its round box, two metal clamps designed for waterproofing the canister and rubber hose, as well as the instruction sheet. Complete and in good overall condition.
Knapsack, First Type (Rivetted), Pfc. Edward Stark, Co. E, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Guadalcanal
Great genuine WWII US Marine Corps canvas knapsack, of the early-production rivetted type. This is the lower part of the haversack, which was mass-produced from 1942 onwards. No production markings visible. The present bag is good overall condition and shows signs of light green paint camouflage. The inscriptions visible on various parts indicate that it once belonged to some E.L. Stark . Edward Lawrence Stark was born on October 17, 1922 in Round Rock, Texas and joined the USMC on February 13, 1942. He went on to serve with Company E, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and deployed at Guadalcanal. He was discharged in January 1946 as a Private First Class and passed away on November 13, 2015. https://www.beckchapels.com/obituary/6551995 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/183076039/edward-l-stark Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Knapsack, First Type, Rivetted, USMC
Genuine WWII US Marine Corps canvas knapsack, of the early production, rivetted type. This is the lower part of the haversack, which was mass-produced from 1942 onwards. Good overall condition; complete with strap.
Knapsack, USMC, 3rd Pattern
Genuine WWII US Marine Corps OD canvas knapsack, of the third type known as 'Roll Top'. Intended for being placed under the haversack. No markings visible. Good overall condition.
Knapsack, USMC, BOYT -42-
Genuine WWII US Marine Corps sand yellow canvas knapsack, manufactured by Boyt and dated 1942. This is the lower part of the haversack, which was mass-produced from 1942 onwards. Quite good, used condition.
Knife, Aluminium Hilt, with Leather Scabbard, Handcrafted, Named
Truly amazing genuine WWII US hancrafted fighting knife, made up of an aluminium single-piece hilt and a flat, double-edged blade (still rather sharp). Name Bob Jones has been stamped on the grip. Blade length: 8.46in. Very good overall condition; comes in its original custom-made leather scabbard; name Bob Jones has been stamped on the front of the sheath, while mention Dill 1944 and number 12 can be seen on the back. Altogether, one rare homogeneous set, showing some good level of finishing.
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.
