


Knuckle, metal, black
Reproduction of the US knuckle, in black metal. Mainly used by airborne troops.
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Knife, USM3
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.

Knife, Trench, M-1918
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Strap, Leg, US Paratrooper, White, 50cm, Made in USA, 100% orig material
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 (50cm). Features: 3/4” cotton webbing (230lbs break strength) 3/4” steel buckle 3/4” steel C tip 1/4" original black rivet 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.
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Reproduction of the US knuckle, in black metal. Mainly used by airborne troops.
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