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Hi folks,

I have embarked on my next collecting adventure! I’m putting together a US infantryman uniform set based on what a soldier would be wearing during the D-day invasion. I have a pretty good start, and would like to begin posting my finds to this thread. I know this is in the uniforms section, and a full setup will include field gear. I’m hoping the moderators will allow me to post all these items here as I find them, as the intent is to compile a full uniform based on this time period.

Up first, this is the M1941 field jacket I’ve aquired, made by Joseph Petrilli in December of 1942:

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Next, we have M1936 suspenders Made by Hoosier Tent and Canvas Goods Co. 1942:

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Up next, an M1923 .30 cal 10-pocket cartridge belt by H.S. Co. dated 1943:

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And last (for now) A canteen set. Cover by Atlantic Product Corp. 1942, canteen by A.P. Co. 1942, and the cup is from an unknown maker (I’m thinking WW1 production?). I checked the NARA for Gilbert Cruz, and found a few results. I noticed faintly scratched between Gilbert and Cruz is "Roy". There is one Gilbert R. Cruz in the NARA WW2 enlisted database, from San Diego CA. I believe that is likely the man who carried this canteen.

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Description: Hello all,

Here’s your chance to pick up a beautiful Luftwaffe fightning knife. The scabbard paint on this one is virtually flawless. Excellent cross-grain on the “W” marked blade. Tight rivets in the handle with on the smallest of crack on the one side and some minor chips near the end. A fantastic piece!

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free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!

Thank you for looking.

William Kramer

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Have any of you seen one of these before? What information could you give me on it or where to look up info. Bottom stamped with:

Outer Circle: "329486 B-6 BTF ‘T’ HMC 1944" The ‘T’ looks like an inverted anchor.

Inner Circle: MK 6 50 CAL. 3" Dummy Cartridge"

It stands about 35" tall and weighs about 30 pounds.

Thanks,

William

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i am still trying to translate these, but i think it was a nice find since i do not see too much documents on the NSBO.
Stig
ps! i am sorry if i give anyone a headache, but i do not know how to place two of the pictures the right way?!! : /

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