Genuine WWII US regulation Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue cotton material, with white MP initials. Dimensions: 16.9 x 4 inches, like most regulation brassards.
Four buttons have been added onto the present armband.
Genuine WWII US M1 helmet of the Military Police, with front seam and fixed bales, manufactured by McCord, shell number 143B , without chinstrap. Initials MP have been hand-painted on both the front and the back of the shell.
Some bullet or shrapnel has pierced the right rear section of the present helmet.
Genuine WWII US russet leather holster intended for the M1911A1 Colt pistol, .45 caliber. To be attached to the pistol belt. Issued to all branches of service -- Army, Navy, Marines... No production markings visible.
Quite good, used condition. Complete with hook. The outer surface has been entirely covered with a layer of white paint. Comes with its original white cloth holder, featuring a belt loop.
Interesting and homogeneous Military Police set.
Pistol not included.
Genuine WWII US Army M1936 web pistol belt, issued to all personnel armed with handguns, carbines and submachine guns. The top row of grommets is intended for the suspenders hooks, the bottom row for securing various items of equipment thanks to special bent wire hooks.
This belt went through some interesting modification process, for the original buckle has been replaced with a brass assembly taken from some British belt. Moreover, the outer surface has been covered with a layer of white paint. Both elements tend to indicate that the present belt saw service in the Military Police in the ETO.
Quite good, worn condition.
Nice genuine WWII US Army olive drab plastic whistle, hallmarked L.P. 1943 . Issued to Military Police and platoon leaders, among others. Complete with chain and hook.
Good overall condition.
Genuine WWII US regulation Military Police armband, November 1941 pattern, made in dark blue cotton material, with white MP initials. Dimensions: 16.9 x 4 inches, like most regulation brassards.
Four buttons have been added onto the present armband.
Very good condition.
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