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

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 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.

Rare Extra Large (XL) vintage US Marine Corps winter drawers. Model M-1950. Dated November 7, 1951 (Korean War era). Made by E-Z Mills, Inc. 50% Wool / 50% Cotton blend. Stamped "USMC DEP'T OF SUPPLIES". Mint / Unissued condition.

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.

Genuine US Marine Corps M1941 Pack System set. Includes the upper Haversack (dated 1952) and lower Knapsack. The Knapsack is in excellent condition and named to "KEHOE". The Haversack features a field repair on one strap. Authentic Korean War gear.

A highly collectible "Unit Marked" M1 Helmet Liner manufactured by CAPAC Manufacturing Co. Issued to a trooper of the 11th Airborne Division ("The Angels"). Features the distinctive division insignia on the side. The CAPAC marking typically dates this liner to the early 1950s (Korean War contracts), making it a historically accurate piece for the era.

A stunning, near-mint example of the iconic WWII US Army M1911 Campaign Hat (often called the Montana Peak or Smokey Bear hat). The internal leather sweatband features crisp, legible markings dating it to 1944 (Contract RS-1944, PQMD). It comes rigged with the yellow/gold Cavalry branch cord and a US Army Officer's cap device. Finding felt hats of this age without moth damage or deformation is extremely rare. Size: 7 1/8.

A guaranteed original World War II era shoulder sleeve insignia for the 17th Airborne Division ("Golden Talon"). This is a two-piece set featuring the division patch and the separate AIRBORNE tab, which is historically correct for the era. Authenticity is confirmed by the UV light test (does not glow), indicating vintage cotton construction suitable for the 1940s. The reverse features the desirable "Snowy Back" embroidery.

Genuine World War II era US Army Glider Badge. Marked "STERLING" silver. Authentic pin back construction. Issued to Glider Infantry and airborne troops. Excellent vintage condition with patina..

A superb example of the WWII Cattaraugus 225Q Knife, often referred to as the "Quartermaster" knife. Built heavier and stronger than the standard Ka-Bar, the 225Q was favored by commando units for its durability. It features a thick 6-inch blade clearly stamped Cattaraugus 225Q and a stacked leather washer handle. The signature feature is the heavy, waffle-patterned steel pommel, designed to be used as a hammer for opening crates. Comes with a period leather sheath.

Genuine World War II era M1916 holster for the .45 caliber pistol. Clearly dated 1944. Embossed "US" flap. Good used condition with authentic patina.

Rare box of original World War II aircraft identification slides. Marked "Property of U.S. Army Air Forces". Features silhouettes of Axis and Allied planes (Messerschmitt, Wildcat, etc.).