Manufactured by Boyt in 1942 and prominently marked “Boyt 42″ under the flap. This khaki USMC M1941 pattern lower pack system is in used condition with one of the metal strap ends missing. Otherwise, there are no issues.
Price: $25.00 (USD)
Original WWII USMC HBT shirt with khaki stitching, and an EGA (Eagle Globe & Anchor) stencil on pocket. The shirt have been modified in that the metal “13 star” buttons were removed from the cuffs and replaced with period plastic buttons. I am guessing this was so as not to scratch a vehicle surfaces, etc. The shirt measures:
Price: SOLD
The Tanker Helmet was developed in 1938 was made of rubberized fibre and leather. The inner suspension was made of soft leather. Ten 3/4 inch holes were added to the fiber shell for ventilation. Ear pieces and a left flap are attached with leather. Each ear piece was fitted with a model R-14 earphone. The ear flaps can be worn up or down. A throat mic was also used when wearing this helmet.
This helmet was made by Rawlings and is in unissued condition. Any wear appears to be from storage. The helmet size is marked 7 1/8. This example is unique in that it’s fitted with the correct R-14 receivers which are seldom found in unissued helmets. One of the snaps is damaged (see pic). Otherwise, there are no issues with this helmet.
Price: SOLD
Lt Howard W Danks flew as a P-47 fighter pilot with the 8th Army Air Corps and 12th Army Air Corps (66th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group) before becoming a fighter pilot instructor in Byran, Texas. On 05/05/1945 Lt Danks was tragically killed when his At-6 aircraft collided with another aircraft during a training exercise.
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The DRK hewer was developed in 1938. The DRK, “Deutsches Rotes Kreuz” (German Red Cross) was a voluntary civil assistance organization under the control of the NSDAP. To conform to non-combatant status under the International Geneva Convention in WWII, this dagger / hewer was designed with a squared tip so as not to be considered a weapon when carried in the field.
This WWII Red Cross NCO hewer in in untouched condition. The nickle-silver plated blade is bright with visible cross graining and minor spotting . The cast alloy guard and pommel retains its nickle-silver plating. Both black Bakelite grips are immaculate and the grip screws appear as though they have never been turned. The black leather washer (where the guard meets the blade) is excellent. The blade ricasso is marked, “Ges. Gesch.” meaning Gesetzlich Geschützt (protected by law). The black enamel scabbard has a few natural wear spots on the reverse side and under the leather frog. The leather frog is supple and marked “jhk 41″. The set screws on the nickle-silver plated scabbard fittings appear to be unturned.
This Red Cross hewer is right and tight. It has not been messed with by collector hands!
Price: SOLD
