Experimental 10th Mountain Div Patch Set – Korean War Era – Rare Prototypes

An extremely rare original patch of the UDT (Underwater Demolition Teams) dating to the Korean War era. These elite "Frogmen" (often nicknamed "The Naked Warriors") were responsible for hydrographic reconnaissance and beach clearance ahead of amphibious landings like Inchon. These units are the direct lineage of the modern US Navy SEALs.

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.

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.

Korean War era original (1950s). Model M-1951 in NOS condition. Heavyweight Wool/Cotton blend, vintage aluminum zipper. Size Large-Regular.

Genuine US Army M-1947 Overcoat Parka. Complete with a near-mint Pile Liner. Features a heavy-duty Talon zipper and period-correct leather reinforcement on sleeve cuffs. Size marked Small (fits like modern Large). Very good vintage condition with minor field repairs.

Original US military "Poncho, Lightweight, with Hood", dated 1952. This item represents a major evolution in field gear introduced during the Korean War. Made from lightweight coated nylon (unlike the heavy rubberized WWII canvas) and featuring an integral hood for the first time. Essential gear for any Korean War USMC display.

Museum-grade WWII Jungle Suit (One Piece Coveralls) in Frogskin camouflage. Manufactured by Sweet-Orr, dated Feb 19, 1943. Complete with rare internal suspenders. Size 40R. Mint/Unissued condition.

An incredibly rare, unissued vintage military wrist-watch strap for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). This is a one-piece nylon pull-through strap in Cordovan color, manufactured by Ranger-Tennere, Inc., N.Y. It comes in pristine New Old Stock (NOS) condition, still mounted to its original display card. The perfect accessory for your vintage A-11, ORD Dept., or USMC military watch.

An authentic vintage U.S. Marine Corps / U.S. Army cotton web trouser belt strap (WWII / Korean War era). Please note: this listing is for the canvas webbing only; the buckle is missing. Finished in the classic khaki/tan color. One of the straps features a fantastic hand-written recruit stencil. Measuring 83cm (approx 32.6"), this is a smaller vintage size. Perfect for restoring an incomplete buckle or for a mannequin display..

Genuine WWII era "Ear Wardens" (V-51R). Designed for gunnery crews. Complete with glove-friendly case and rare original cardboard box. Size Large. Unissued.

An authentic World War II U.S. Military waterproof rifle cover, famously known as the "Invasion Bag". Used extensively during amphibious landings like D-Day and the Pacific island campaigns to protect M1 Garands and Springfields from surf and sand. Unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition featuring an exceptionally crisp August 1943 date stamp.

A classic piece of WWII aviation survival gear: The US Navy Mark 1 Survival Knife, famously nicknamed the "Giant Jackknife" due to its massive 6-inch closed length. Manufactured by COLONIAL PROV. R.I., this knife was issued to pilots and aircrew as part of the C-1 Survival Vest. It features a large clip-point blade and a rugged saw blade specifically designed to cut through Plexiglas canopies or aircraft aluminum skin. The knife is in nice vintage condition.