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Unit, Tuning, MC-125, USAAF, ALDEN PRODUCTS CO. 1942
Genuine WWII USAAF MC-125 Tuning Unit, allowing the pilot to tune the radio frequency. This type was in use aboard C-47 Skytrains. Manufactured by Alden Products Co. in 1942. Very good overall condition.
Liner, Helmet, M1, Parachutist, WESTINGHOUSE
Rare genuine WWII US Army M1 helmet liner, of the specific type intended for Airborne troops and worn by paratroopers on D-Day. Manufactured by Westinghouse . Good overall condition; retains its original web suspension and neckband, leather sweatband, blackened-brass A washers, A yokes, and United Carr leather chinstrap. Comes along with an original 4-hole canvas chin cup.
Case, Water Repellent, Bag, Sleeping, US Army, 1945
Genuine WWII US Army water-repellent case, intended for most sarcophagus-shaped sleeping bags. Manufactured by A.B. Belfer and dated February 5, 1945. Complete and in good overall condition.
Transceiver, Radio, MAB, US Navy & USMC
Rare genuine WWII US Navy waterproof transceiver, manufactured by Communication Company, Inc. Made under contract Nxss-14439 , this transmitting and receiving equipment was intially designed for the Paramarines but soon became popular with most services of the Marine Corps. The present radio set is made up of the following elements: - 1 canvas carrying bag; - 1 watertight bakelite box containing the transceiver itself and the battery; - 1 pair of headphones; - 1 microphone with a switch button; - 1 telescopic antenna (of the 2nd type in the present case). Homogeneous set, in very good overall condition, retaining all wires. Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Helmet, Fiber, US Army, Camouflaged
Rare genuine WWII US Army khaki pressed fiber helmet, a.k.a. 'Pith Helmet'. Introduced in October 1940, this light, colonial-style helmet was intended for warm-weather regions and thus adopted by the US Navy and USMC, too. The present sun helmet retains its original leather liner and canvas chinstrap. The outer surface features an interesting theater-made camouflage scheme, made of various green and brown paint stains. Manufacturer's name, contract number and date are still visible inside: International Hat Co. W30-280-QM-11556 11 December 194 [?]. An unusual artefact in very good, worn condition.
Helmet, Mk II, Canadian, CLC-VMC, 1940-1942, Royal Canadian Navy
Nice genuine WWII Canadian Mk II helmet, retaining its original liner and early-type chinstrap. Shell manufactured by CLC ( Canadian Lamp Company , Windsor, Ontario) and dated 1940. Liner is hallmarked VMC ( Viceroy Manufacturing Company , Toronto, Ontario) and dated 1942. Size 7 ¼. Good, worn condition. The outer surface features a greenish blue color, which indicates a probable service in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Box, Lighters, Fuse, Weatherproof, M2, Demolition
Genuine WWII US cardboard box, intended for containing five M2 weatherproof fuse lighters. This item was issued as part of various demolition kits. Good overall condition. Empty.
Bag, Sleeping, Mountain, US Army
Nice genuine WWII US Army OD sarcophagus-shaped sleeping bag, of the type stuffed with down and feathers initially intended for mountain troops. Talon zipper is in working order. Complete and in good overall condition; retains its original label.
Syringe, Hypodermic, 5 cc, BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., Item 38440
Genuine WWII US hypodermic syringe, manufactured by Becton, Dickinson & Co. in Rutherford, New Jersey. Capacity: 5 cc (5 ml). Mint, unused condition; comes in its original cardboard box. Collectable item. Do not use for medical purposes.
Tin, 12 Tablets, Aspirin, CERTIFIED ASPIRIN CO., INC. 1939
Genuine WWII US tin designed for twelve aspirin tablets, distributed by Certified Aspirin Co., Inc., New York City. Dated 1939. Very good overall condition; retains most of its original contents (nine tablets). Collectable item. Do not use for medical purposes.
58 Photographs, Lot, US Army, US and Soviet Liaison Officers, Normandy, France, Germany, 1944-1946
Interesting lot of fifty-eight genuine WWII US photographs, taken from the personal album of some unidentified USAAF officer. Covering the 1944-1946 period, these pictures were taken in various areas: Cherbourg, France; Berlin, Germany; Poltava, Ukraine; and Cairo, Egypt. These rare documents provide pictorial evidence of Soviet liaison officers visiting the Western Front, and American liaison officers visiting the Eastern Front. Generals Sharapov and Bradley can be seen, among others. Original prints, different sizes. Nice homogeneous set, in very good overall condition.
Pencil, Colored, DIXON, Blue 2210-B, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon colored pencil, blue. Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint, unusued condition.
