Original Items: Only Ones Available. A set of WWII Rifleman’s Field Equipment in phenomenal condition! This is the standard issue “Rig” as issued to the U.S. Infantryman during WWII. All pieces are in excellent condition, especially considering their age.

The lot consists of:

- M-1928 Haversack with Meat Can Pouch. Maker marked “Crawford Atlas Mfg Co. / 1942”.
- M-1923 Cartridge Belt “D.M. Shoe Co / 1942”
- M-1942 First Aid Pouch maker marked “The Dura-Products Mfg. Co / 1941”.

This is a great set, perfect for display with your uniform. Comes ready for further research and display.

A great assortment of items ready for further research and display.

The 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.

For 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.

Soldiers 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.