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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.

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.

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.

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.

Authentic 1966 US Marine Corps Cotton Sateen Utility Shirt. Features black stencil USMC & EGA on pocket plus name stencil. Contract DSA-100-609. Size 14 1/2 x 33 (Small-Long). Nice vintage condition..

An authentic slice of Korean War history! Up for sale is a genuine 1952 dated U.S. Army mechanic's coverall, made from the legendary and highly durable Herringbone Twill (HBT) cotton. This particular piece showcases an interesting field modification: while tagged as a size 36 Long, both the sleeves and trouser legs have been period-shortened and hemmed (likely by a mechanic for safety and mobility). A fantastic item for collectors, reenactors, or vintage workwear enthusiasts.

Genuine US Military issue wire mesh splint (Cramer style). Standard issue for field medics from WWII through Vietnam. Galvanized steel wire, flexible and rollable. Excellent condition for medic bag displays.

The insignia of Patton's "Red Devils"! Up for sale is a genuine World War II era shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for the US Army 5th Infantry Division. This is a beautifully preserved, fully embroidered original featuring a flat "Cut Edge" and the classic white bobbin thread "snowy back." Sourced from an old collection, the front is in minty condition with vibrant color, while the reverse shows a small residue spot from mounting putty/glue where it was attached to a collector's display board. A fantastic piece for any WWII ETO collection!

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.

An extremely rare, authentic World War II U.S. Military camouflage Jungle Pack. Features the highly desirable "Frogskin" (or Jungle Spot) camouflage pattern. Manufactured by Hinson Mfg. Co. with an exceptionally crisp 1943 date stamp. This is a true Pacific theater veteran that exhibits honest, heavy field wear, including several period snags, tears, and holes. A must-have display piece for serious Pacific War collectors.

Rare original World War II era can of Cap Sealing Compound by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Used by Combat Engineers to waterproof blasting cap and fuse connections. Full contents with mint label.

Authentic WWII German gas mask canister (Gasmaskenbüchse) dated 1944. Late-war production featuring original canvas web straps. Original paint. Excellent collector's condition.