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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M1923 Ammunition Belt

U.S. M1923 Ammunition Belt. This item of load carrying equipment had 10 pouches (compartments) which carried one clip of 8 rounds in each pouch; for the M1 Garand rifle. This gave the soldier the capacity to carry 80 rounds of 30.06 calibre ammunition. Earlier versions had a seperate retaining strap inside each pouch. As the M1903 Springfield and P14 rifle were still in limited use, each pouch could carry two x 5 round clips. The retaining strap that was central to each individual pouch, would secure the second clip; if the pouch was opened and the first clip removed for loading into the weapon. Method of fastening around the waist was by way of a simple 'hook & loop'. Each pouch was secured by way of patented 'press' clips onto a metal post; referred to as "lift the dot" fasteners.

Emergency First Aid Bandage

Emergency First Aid Bandage box containing 4 bandages. This item was manufactured by 'Johnson & Johnson' in the United States of America prior to World War Two. As the American Forces built up in Australia from 1942 onwards, it was not uncommon for U.S. stores to be issued to Australian troops. This is evident by the Department of Defence (D - broad arrow - D) stamped on the outside of this particular box. Subsequently, this item is also listed in the Australian inventory.

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