US GI Hemostatic Forceps Kelly Straight 5½" | NOS Sealed in Original Package

A museum-grade find: The Experimental Field Cargo Pack (Buttpack) from the 1954 EX-54 trials. This rare prototype is the direct forefather of the iconic M-1956 buttpack used in Vietnam. Produced in limited numbers for field testing, it features unique construction details and hardware distinctive to the 1954 experimental series.

Genuine Korean War era US Army shelter half. Dated April 1953. Unissued condition with crisp canvas/color. Note: Has a tear in one corner due to storage handling.

A beautifully preserved Cold War/Korean War era US Marine Corps Winter Service "Alpha" uniform set. Includes the four-pocket tunic with original belt and matching trousers. Adorned with Corporal chevrons and named to R. E. Hoisington. Size 36R tunic and 30x31 pants. Minty vintage condition.

A scarce component of the 1954 Experimental Load Carrying Equipment trials. This pouch, stamped EX 54-17, is a prototype item developed by the US Army to test new designs before the adoption of the M-1956 system. A highly desirable piece for advanced collectors of Cold War field gear development.

Experimental pouch EX 54-1 used. Catfish lacks clips.

Genuine US Army wool mummy sleeping bag. Designed as the inner liner for the M-1949 Mountain system. Center zipper. Condition: Used, with moth holes and a tear. Repair project.

A highly sought-after reference book, "OSS Special Weapons & Equipment: Spy Devices of WWII" by intelligence historian H. Keith Melton. This comprehensive guide details the clandestine weaponry and covert gear used by the Office of Strategic Services during WWII. Packed with technical diagrams and photos. English language. Very good used condition.

An authentic pair of World War II era U.S. Navy foul weather deck trousers. Features a crisp, bright white tag bearing the wartime NXsx 38400 contract and a highly desirable Size Large. The fabric itself is in unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition; however, please note that the original shoulder suspenders have been cleanly cut off. Great for a mannequin display or repair material.

Museum-quality experimental ballistic vest from World War II. Developed by USN/USMC utilizing rare DORON fiberglass plates. Named after Gen. G.F. Doriot. Warehouse condition (NOS), Size Medium. Complete with all inserts.

Scarce early WWII US Marine Corps rubberized poncho in Olive Drab. Dated January 20, 1942. Made by Marathon Rubber Products. Pre-dates camouflage versions. Material is stiff due to age. One snap missing.

Authentic World War II US Marine Corps M1944 Field Jacket (Vandegrift style). Stamped with name H.M. Singleton. Wool gabardine fabric. Shadows of removed rank chevrons on sleeves. Good vintage condition. Size Small.

The holy grail for restorers and collectors of German combat helmets! Up for sale is an absolutely pristine, unissued leather chinstrap from the very end of WWII. Detailed research confirms the manufacturer as C. Otto Gehrckens from Pinneberg. The specific "RFNr." marking allows us to date this piece with extreme precision to the narrow window between late 1944 and May 1945. This is a flawless New Old Stock (NOS) item featuring late-war steel hardware, making it the perfect finishing touch for a late-war Quist M40 or depot-assembled M42 helmet.