I used to hunt militaria around antique stores or flea markets. In these place there are chances to find nice things at amazing low price. Recent days, I found an M-1945 Cargo Pack in a vintage store which sells old bedding articles, clothes and hats. Most of these are made […]
A large ammunition bag with internal split. Holds six rifle grenades for M-1 Garland, or one .30 ammo box. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Carrying, Ammunition Army Stock Number: 74-B-54-30
Large capacity water carrying equipment. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Complete Army Stock Number: 74-B-53-425 Components: Name Army Stock Number Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Bag Only 74-B-53-420 Bladder, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons 74-B-307
Shown two circa 1950 and 1951, JQMD production. Hold 4 30-round .30 magazines (banana magazine). Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Magazine, Carbine, 30 Round Army Stock Number: 74-P-142-705
Stock Number Reference: Armor, Vest, M-1952A Size Army Stock Number Small 74-A-31-240 Medium 74-A-31-235 Large 74-A-31-230 X-Large 74-A-31-225 Armor, Body, Fragmentation, Protective, Upper Torso, M-1952A Size FSN Assign Date Small 8415-261-6637 Unknown Medium 8415-261-6636 Unknown Large 8415-261-6635 Unknown X-Large 8415-261-6634 Unknown
The WW I contract canteens continued in use into the 1940s, the early days of WW II. Beginning in 1942, canteens were manufactured from alternate materials, particularly stainless steel canteens, to substitute for scarce aluminum needed for aircraft. In late 1942, aluminum was released by the War Production Board for […]