Uniform & Kit issued to the U.S. Army & Marine Corps During WW2

UNIFORM & KIT ISSUED TO THE U.S. ARMY & MARINE CORPS DURING WW2

This pictorial library is devoted to the recording of "Uniform and Kit" issued to an American Soldier of the United States Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Second World War. Consider it a virtual "Q" Store in U.S. militaria. It is not exhaustive and will be added to over time. Any reader who wishes to contribute photographs and text will be recognised and credited with such information. I also invite collectors of other nation's militaria to forward content (please see our other countries listed on the drop down menu) - so that a comprehensive list of "Axis" and "Allies" uniform/kit is detailed.

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U.S. Emergency Drinking Water

Emergency Drinking Water in a can, packaged by the Continental Can Company Incorporated. Although generally associated with aircrew and Naval personnel for use in life rafts / survival packages etc, it should be noted that the United States Army also operated an 'Air Force'. It is also possible that this type of resource found it's way to ground troops on a limited basis, depending on their area of operations. This particular can was packaged during March of 1944.

Herringbone Jacket (Marine Corps)

A khaki Herringbone weave combat jacket as worn by men of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Leggings Cotton Khaki Class 2

Cotton (canvas) Leggings, stamped "Leggings Cotton Khaki Class 2" and used by both Army and Marine Corps troops in nearly all theatres of war. This design was very effective in preventing foreign material (dust/dirt/sticks/rocks etc) from entering the boots of wearer. So much so, that they were favoured by Australian troops in the jungle campaigns and subsequently are included in the AIF kit. They can be found in various shades of khaki, depending on the manufacturer of which there was a few. The leggings were secured by wrapping them around the lower leg, so that the trousers were tucked inside the legging and the lace portion was to the outside. The bottom of the legging entirely covered the mouth of the boots, to prevent dirt from entering the footwear. A strap passed underneath the archway of the foot and was secured by a buckle. The leggings were then 'laced up' using a cord which passed through the eyelets and posts.

Thompson Sub-Machine Gun

The concept of the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun (also referred to by some veterans as a 'Tommy Gun') was born from the need of a "trench gun" during the First World War. However, it's claim to fame came about as being the "weapon of choice" by the criminal element of Chicago during the Prohibition days. It was hard hitting weapon and used by American troops in all theatres of war. It was magazine fed, with a 32 round box.

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