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.
US Army cotton sateen field trousers, Olive Drab #7 (green) shade, introduced in August 1943. The pockets and lining are cut from unbleached white cotton. Two buttoned tabs enable the waist to be tightened. Similar tabs at the ankle gather the trouser legs to tuck them in the buckle boots. French sizes.
Replica of the standard short M1 bayonet introduced in March 1943 to replace the 16" M1905 bayonet.
Delivered with its M7 scabbard. Version with hallmarked blade.
Does not fit a genuine/ replica M1 rifle.
High quality reproduction, made in USA, of the most common strap used by US paratroopers to secure USM3 trench knives or Hawkins mines to the leg and other gear to themselves during the jump and combat. Seen on numerous period photographs in Normandy on D-Day, Holland...
Made in cotton 3/4" webbing sewn to an ORIGINAL black steel retention buckle, riveted with an original black rivet, and "end capped" with the correct rare black steel "C" tip. Straps are 23.5" long (60cm).
Features: 3/4” cotton webbing (230lbs break strength) 3/4” steel buckle 3/4” steel C tip 1/4" original black rivet SEE SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON WITH ORIGINAL WHITE COT STRAP
Prior to d-day many american paratroopers were not issued "standard" general purpose straps so they scrounged straps from where ever they could find them. See the attached original photos of paratroopers prior to D-Day that are clearly seen using these white straps.
Perfect replica of the WWII US enlisted men's double-breasted wool overcoat. It has two slanted side pockets, two shoulder straps and a buttoned half-belt in the back.
Outer shell: 90% wool
Inner lining: 100% cotton
OD green pair of long socks, made with 44% cotton, 55% polyester and 1% elastane.
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