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.
Beautiful replica of the US Paratroops, Camp Toccoa, GA. t-shirt, 1940's pattern, flock print in dark blue felt, just like the ones worn by the troopers of the 501st and 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division during WWII.
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.
Nice reproduction of the Women's Army Corps OD wool shirt intended for female personnel, featuring rectangular flap pockets.
Worn also by WACs or Nurses.
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