Reproduction leather gloves developed for mounted troops were also issued to all ranks of paratrooper units. They have an adjustable strap with buckle to tighten around the wrist.
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Rangers who climbed the Pointe du Hoc on D-Day.
On June 19, 1942 the 1st Ranger Battalion was sanctioned, recruited, and began training in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Eighty percent of the original Rangers came from the 34th Infantry Division.
A select fifty or so of the first U.S. Rangers were dispersed through the British Commandos for the Dieppe Raid in August 1942; these were the first American soldiers to see ground combat in the European theater.
Together with the ensuing 3rd and 4th Ranger Battalions they fought in North Africa and Italy until the Battle of Cisterna when most of the Rangers of the 1st and 3rd Battalions were captured. The remaining Rangers were absorbed into the Canadian-American First Special Service Force under Brigadier General Robert T. Frederick.
Before the 5th Ranger Battalion landing on Dog White sector on Omaha Beach, during the Invasion of Normandy, the 2nd Ranger Battalion scaled the 90-foot (27 m) cliffs of Pointe du Hoc.
Perfect replica of the M3 knife, in metal and leather.
The regulation M3 knife was introduced in March 1943. The blade bears the markings USM3 and 1943. This knife was used by the whole US Army, but heavily used by all airborne troops.
It can be carried with a M6 leather scabbard or a M8 plastic and webbing scabbard.
Standard issue black compass used by US officers and US airborne troops, carried in a waterproofed canvas case (not included). Works perfectly. Black metal case.
Reproduction of the small leather strap for US liner, model 1943. Green buckle and hardware. Piece of tanned calf's leather and creases run along the edges. Reverse side is rough, like the original chinstrap. Speedy rivet fastener manufactured by Scovill, USA.
OD green pair of socks, made with 56% acrylic, 40% polyester and 4% elastane.
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