M7 waterproof rubber bag, intended for the M5 gas mask, as used by US airborne and first wave assault troops on D-Day such as the Rangers, 1st, 4th and 29th Infantry Divisions.
Replica of the paratrooper / infantry gas brassard. Made out of heavy brown paper coated with reactive paint. When in contact with vesicant spray, the paper would turn pink in spots. The cloth loop was for attaching the detector to the field jacket shoulder strap, most of the time on the right arm.
Superb reproduction of the paratrooper / infantry gas brassard. Made out of heavy paper, correct color paint to represent the material that would change color in the presence of harmful gasses. Real museum quality reproduction. Made with reinforced cotton webbing in the back seam, these are the most durable paper brassards around. If you want true authenticity, this is the one you want.
Made in USA.
Genuine WWII European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribon worn on dress uniform. Ribbon mounting not included. Don't forget to order it to pin them on your dress jacket.
Reproduction of the regimental crest of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment pocket.
Identical to the WWII version same size and colours. Worn on the collar of the Ike jacket or dress uniform or sometimes on the overseas cap.
Pin back.
Nice reproduction of the booklet Pocket guide to France. This is a guide to the country, people and customs of France given to servicemen preparing to take part in the D-Day Invasion. There is a two-page spread of a French map in the center, and several useful phrases and words translated from English.
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the 28th Infantry Division, Keystone , which fought in Paris, in Huertgen Forest and in Colmar.
Campaigns:
- Normandy, landed on July 22, 1944 - France - Rhineland - Hurtgen Forest
M7 waterproof rubber bag, intended for the M5 gas mask, as used by US airborne and first wave assault troops on D-Day such as the Rangers, 1st, 4th and 29th Infantry Divisions.
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