{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-officer-m1936-pistol-belt-m1911-holster-by-rare-maker-wwi-magazine-pouch-first-aid-pouch-with-box-bandage","title":"Original U.S. WWII Officer M1936 Pistol Belt, M1911 Holster by Rare Maker, WWI Magazine Pouch \u0026 First Aid Pouch WITH Box \u0026 Bandage","description":"Original Items: Only One Set Available. Recently acquired from a USGI veteran's family, these are genuine World War Two U.S. officer issue items, including one from late WWI that was reissued.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe set consists of the following:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Original WWII issue M1911 leather holster by JOSEPH H. MOSSER 1942:\u003c\/strong\u003e The holster is in great shape, with only light staining, and no longer has the original leather leg tie down strap or a visible US on the front flap due to the design.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Original WWII issue M1936 pistol belt stamped U.S.:\u003c\/strong\u003e The US stamp is really clear and the belt itself is free of damage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Original WWI issue M1911 double magazine web pouch by P.B. \u0026amp; CO dated 8-1918:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free of damage and looks to have seen extensive use in service.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Original WWII issue first aid web pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free of damage and the stampings are no longer present.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Original WWII opened FIRST AID PACKET, U.S. GOV’T CARLISLE MODEL by Bauer \u0026amp; Black:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tin is opened but all contents are present.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful and iconic belt rig set up for Officers and NCOs alike! Comes more than ready to be displayed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe United States Army in World War II had a distinct advantage over the Axis when it came to equipment. Both in terms of quality and quantity the power of American industry kept the GI’s well supplied.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a Soldier, equipment is a matter of survival. Even something as simple as a button can make the difference between victory and defeat if it fails to function properly at the wrong time. For this reason Soldiers have a strong tendency to become attached to equipment they like, and to modify or discard equipment they find unreliable or useless. Among the Infantry, who have to carry their equipment wherever they go, this tendency is even stronger.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoldiers must carry everything they need for combat operations with them at all times. Individual load carrying equipment is designed to allow the Soldier to carry a basic load of ammunition, food, water, and first-aid gear. The exact make-up of this load varies from conflict to conflict. In more modern times the load has grown to include additional equipment such as gas masks, maps, compasses, and radios. Because of the cost of replacing equipment for Soldiers is high, equipment is usually replaced in phases, with front-line troops receiving the new equipment first. Support units typically receive equipment later as older equipment wears out or becomes obsolete. Because of this, Soldiers in World War II went to war using several different versions of the basic load bearing gear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40406473015365,"sku":"ONJR22MSA078","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22MSA078__13.jpg?v=1666976081","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-officer-m1936-pistol-belt-m1911-holster-by-rare-maker-wwi-magazine-pouch-first-aid-pouch-with-box-bandage","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}