Original Items: Only One Lot of 13 Available. A one of a kind lot of 17 WWII GI Field Gear pieces. All pieces are in original, unmodified, condition, and show signs of honest use and storage wear that has accumulated over the last several decades. Most will have additional issue markings added at the arsenal or by the soldiers in various places.

The Lot Includes The Following Items:
- x4 U.S. Carrier, Pack, M-1928 / Pack Tail "Diaper": These were a triangular attachment for the bottom of the M1928 Haversack that would provide space for a shelter half or blanket at the bottom of the haversack. Made by Standard and dated 1942, Excel 1942, Boyt 1944 and JA Shoe 1941 with laundry number W8426.

- M1-C6573A Rifle Cleaning Kit: No dates or manufacturer stamps are still visible and the kit appears complete.

- Paratrooper M1 Carbine “Rigger” Pouch: No markings visible and in wonderful condition.

- U.S. WWII Mess Tin Meat Can: In very good condition, maker marked AGM and dated 1942. The mess tin still retains and original fork, spoon and knife.

- MATCHED PAIR of M-1938 Infantry Leggings: These look to be unissued, and only show oxidation to the fittings and storage wear. Both are dated 1938.

- x2 Ammunition Cloth Bandoliers: Good condition with no significant damage.

- x2 U.S. Pouch, Meat Can, M-1928 / Mess Kit Pouch: This pouch attaches to the top flap of the M-1928 haversack and allows storage of the "Meat Can" Mess kit used during WWII.

- M-1941 Mounted Cavalry Canteen Pouch: There are no markings on the strap but the pouch is marked with LUSTRE / 1943.

- M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster: This is a very nice WWII issue M3 leather shoulder holster for the Colt M1911 .45 pistol. Adopted in 1942, this holster was standard issue for aircraft and tank crews, and was often used by officers who preferred it to the hip holster. In combat areas, all sorts of troops found ways to "acquire" handguns and the regulations as to who was and wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced.
Original M3's were made in plain, "natural" leather, as they age they can darken through exposure to oil, dirt, and sweat that turns holsters a russet brown color. This example is a worn russet brown color. Leather is still soft and pliable, though there is definitely wear and some very minor dry rot on the leather. This is especially noticeable on the shoulder strap, which has a lot of surface cracking as well.

The holster is embossed on the front U.S. in an oval, meaning it was military issues (not civilian) and it is nicely stamped on the reverse:

U.S.
ENGER-KRESS

- M4A1 Gas Mask Carrier: The carrier is in excellent condition.

- Ski Troops Goggles By Foster Grant: The full metal-framed eyepieces have green-tinted glass lenses that reduce glare. Now delicate with age, OD green canvas surrounds the eyepieces to protect the peripheral of your eyes. Even though they need a good cleaning with soap and water, the glass lenses are in fairly good condition with minor scratches.

- “U.S. Army Field Ration C / M1 Unit / Meat and Beans: Good condition with all markings still present. This shouldn’t have to be said but do not eat this.

All items come more than ready for further research and display!