USMC Poncho, Lightweight with Hood - 1952

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.

Authentic US Military issue hemostatic forceps (Kelly Straight type). Still sealed in the original brown paper wrapper. Manufactured by American Medical Instrument Corp.

Ultra-rare, hard-to-find "Big Head" size (7 ¾) protective helmet. US Made, QM1C model featuring a hard shell and pristine leather liner. Unissued condition.

A vintage shoulder sleeve insignia for the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment (503rd PIR), featuring their famous moniker "THE ROCK" earning during the WWII jump on Corregidor. Based on the construction (Merrowed Edge) and materials (Cotton threads that do not glow under UV light), this patch dates to the Post-War era (1950s or 1960s). It is typically found on reunion jackets or occupation-era uniforms.

Rare 1950s Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. Two-piece set (Patch + Airborne Tab). Authentic "Cut Edge" construction with "Snowy Back". Unissued condition.

Nepoužitá zimní vložka do kalhot M51. Značeno USMC. Velikost M-L.

Authentic World War II US Marine Corps P1944 HBT Jacket. Late-war production featuring "Economy" metal buttons. Crisp USMC EGA stencil on pocket. Size 38 R. Vintage condition with honest wear.

A genuine US Military shelter half (pup tent half). This is an interesting "two-tone" production variant made from two noticeably different shades of olive drab canvas. Includes attached roll straps, buttons, and grommets. True field-used "salty" condition featuring a hand-drawn name "DRIFTER", along with some small holes and a tear. Stamps are faded.

An extremely sought-after, authentic World War II U.S. Marine Corps P-1944 (P-44) combat utility jacket. Made of rugged Herringbone Twill (HBT) cotton. Features the iconic large internal side-entry pockets, inner gas flap, blackened metal USMC buttons, and a crisp EGA pocket stencil. Boasts a beautiful field-worn "salty" patina. Very rare, highly wearable large size (approx 50" chest).

An incredibly rare surviving piece of World War II U.S. Army Medical Department field gear. This pneumatic (inflatable) hospital pillow was manufactured by the International Latex Corporation (ILC Dover)—the very same company that would later design the Apollo space suits for NASA! Surviving in remarkable New Old Stock (NOS) condition, the latex remains soft and pliable.

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..

Guaranteed original World War II Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the Tenth United States Army. Features the white Roman numeral "X" on red. Famous for the Battle of Okinawa. UV Negative tested. Cut Edge construction.