USMC Poncho, Lightweight with Hood - 1952

A rare and comprehensive collection! Up for sale is a massive lot of 11 original U.S. Marine Corps extension school manuals and pamphlets dating from 1953 and 1955. Issued by the Marine Corps Educational Center in Quantico, Virginia, this set covers almost every aspect of a Marine officer's education—from staff organization and logistics to aviation principles, map reading, and field sanitation. A treasure trove for USMC historians and collectors.

A scarce finding: M9A1 Gas Mask in absolute Mint/Unissued condition. Complete with rare cardboard face formers, original lacing, M11 carrier, and accessories.

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

Genuine US Marine Corps issue shelter half dated 1952. Large "U.S.M.C." stencil. Manufactured by Tweedie Footwear Corp. "New Type" with snaps. Good color, used condition with authentic field repairs/holes.

A museum-quality collector's set featuring experimental/prototype Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) designs for the 10th Mountain Division. Dating back to the division's reactivation as a Training Division at Fort Riley during the Korean War era (1948–1954), these specific designs and color variations were tested but never officially adopted for mass issue.

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

Authentic World War II US Army Air Forces shoulder sleeve insignia. Classic "Hap Arnold" winged star design. Fully embroidered with cut edge. Original vintage condition.

A genuine WWII/Korean War era US Navy cold-weather deck vest. Features a rugged olive drab cotton canvas shell, an incredibly warm alpaca/wool pile lining, and a period-correct brass CONMAR zipper. Estimated size Small. Exhibits authentic "salty" vintage character with minor paint/oil spots, but remains structurally solid.

Genuine World War II US Marine Corps Winter Service "Alpha" uniform set. The tunic (dated April 1944, size 5M), shirt, and tie are named to Corporal J. Ramirez. The button-fly trousers are named to G. S. Nellis. An excellent, display-ready historical grouping.

Genuine button-on hood for the M-1943 Field Jacket. Features the iconic illustrated instruction label. Size Medium (38-42). Excellent condition.

Scarce "First Pattern" US M1938 Canvas Dispatch Case. Features the early zipper closure and green felt divider. Stenciled to Lt. J. H. Clark. Complete with shoulder strap. Excellent condition.

An authentic World War II era U.S. Navy Mark 1 utility knife manufactured by Colonial Knife Co. Features the distinct, rot-resistant black "Tenite" plastic handle issued for the Pacific theater. Complete with its original fiberglass/resin scabbard by BM Co. Exhibits honest field wear, sharpening, and a deep vintage patina.