U.S. (Airborne) T-5 Parachute Chestpack October 1944 - Near Mint Condition

U.S. (Airborne) Chestpack for the iconic T-5 Parachute. The chestpack does not retain a parachute canopy. Yet in light used and IMO near mint condition. Makers marked "Reliance MFG" and dated October 1944. Fitted with OD green hooks and six elastic rubber bands i.e. bungee straps. Increasingly hard to find late war U.S. (Airborne) T-5 Parachute Chestpack in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 58403

U.S. (Airborne) M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover 1943 And Canteen & Cup - Nice Used Condition

U.S. M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover, initially developed for horsed troops these were soon favoured by U.S. Airborne troops. The cover is in nice used condition, makers marked J.W. Johnson and 1943 dated. With original canteen and cup. The cup being 1944 dated and the canteen dated 1943. In nice used condition.  read more

Code: 58695

U.S. M7 Army Assault Gas Mask Bag - Nice Used Condition

U.S. M7 Army Assault Gas Mask Bag. Waterproof rubberized gas mask bag. Issued to assualt troops during the D-Day landings in June 1944. Marked 'US Army Assault Gas Mask U' on the front of the bag. Increasingly hard to find U.S. M7 Army Assault Gas Mask Bag that can be upgraded.  read more

Code: 58832

U.S. (Airborne) BC-611 "Handie-Talkie" And CS157 Carrying Case - Nice Used Condition

Increasingly hard to find as a pair this U.S. (Airborne) BC-611 "Handie-Talkie" And CS157 Carrying Case.
The Radio Receiver and Transmitter BC-611-E, also known as 'Handie Talkie' is fitted with with original data plat. Makers marked "Electrical Research Laboratories" and dated January 1944. The radio shows some overall trace of use and age and some minor corosion in the interior. Overa...  read more

Code: 58711

U.S. (Airborne) BC611 "Handie Talkie" With Paratrooper Signal Corps Homing Modification, Antenna and Carrying Case - Mint Condition

An unique set of a BC611-C "Handie Talkie" modified for use with MC-619 homing modification. Complete with the MC-619 signal corps homing kit, a directional antenna attachment for use in place of the non directional telescopic rod antenna. The loop antenna makes it an effecient homing device. With the radio an original instruction pamphlet for the homing modification. The rario itself is clear...  read more

Code: 58856

U.S. Airborne M1 Rifle Griswold Bag 1944 Dated - Mint Condition

A great example of an U.S. Airborne M1 Rifle Griswold Bag. What I consider in mint condition. These bags were invented especially for U.S. Airborne Troops in order to protect the M1 rifle and the soldier during combat jumps.The Original clip to attach the bag to the Parachute harnass is still present. There are some markings present on the bag such as part i.e. contract number started with the...  read more

Code: 56321

Rare U.S. (Airborne) OD Canvas Medical Pack On Original Packboards - Mint Condition

A rare example of an U.S. OD Canvas Medical Pack. The packs are could be used as a substitute for the Medical Chests at forward Aid Stations. Two of such Packs, weighing about 40 pounds each, would favorably a Medical Chest.
In order to be carried whilst in combat these packs had been designed to fit on the packboard. This back comes on a original 1944 plywood packboard. The backboard ...  read more

Code: 55576

U.S. Army Canned Bandages Johnson & Johnson - Unissued Condition

We managed to find an original and full cardboard box with 12 cans containing "Bandages, Plaster Of Paris" 3" X 5 YDS. The box is clearly dated 15th January 1945, stock number 2-115. All tins are unopend and are marked Johnson & Johnson as well as marked with Army stock number. Sold per piece. Cannot be upgraded.  read more

Code: 56293

U.S. IKE Jacket i.e. Wool Field Jacket 42R - Nice Used Condition

U.S. Army Wool Field Jacket or so-called IKE jacket. The jacket is in overall nice used condition with some minor wear and tear. The jacket is fitted with original label dated October 1944 and makers marked "Good Grade Clothes Inc". The jacket compromises a large 42R size. Rare and highly desireable. Also a good size for re-anactment. Hard to find in such a size!  read more

Code: 58855