Unissued 1953 US Army Shelter Half | "New Type" | Shop Worn (Torn Corner)

Genuine US Marine Corps issue chow hall bowl. Made of durable mint green melamine/plastic. Bottom stamped "U.S.M.C." and "133". Classic vintage dining ware used in barracks and field kitchens during the Cold War and Vietnam eras.

Genuine 1951 dated wool liner for the M-1950A Field Overcoat. Manufactured by A. Dubois And Son. Museum quality New Old Stock with original paper cutter tags attached.

An exceptional, complete US Marine Corps Dress Blue uniform set dated 1956. Includes the tunic (badged to a Sergeant with 8 years of service, complete with golden EGA collar brass) and the matching NCO trousers featuring the red "Blood Stripe". Tunic is a very small size (approx XS long), while the trousers are stamped 34 35 (approx 34" waist). Museum-quality condition.

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 magnificent and historically significant collector's set: Original Korean War M-1951 Fishtail Parka. This set is exceptional because all components are US Marine Corps issued, and the liner features the rare stencil "C. W. Bn.". This stands for Cold Weather Battalion, the specialized unit formed in 1951 at Pickel Meadows to train Marines for the freezing conditions of Korea (Chosin Reservoir campaign).

• The Hood: Dated 1951, "U.S. Marine Corp." stamped, real fur ruff.

• The Liner: Wool pile, stamped "U.S. Marine Corps Depot of Supplies" and "C. W. Bn."

• The Shell: Heavy cotton sateen, heavy-duty brass zipper. Condition is remarkably good. Size Medium.

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 World War II era US Marine Corps Dress Blue wool trousers. Junior enlisted version (no stripe). Features the classic button fly and heavy white cotton inner waistband lining indicative of 1940s production. Stamped with old Corps size 4L (approx 30.5" / 78cm waist). Authentic piece of USMC history.

Genuine World War II era Captain (O-3) rank bars for the US Marine Corps. Classic "Pin Back" construction suitable for vintage service greens. Features the distinctive USMC "fluted" or textured surface design. Silver-plated with authentic patina.

A museum-grade piece with a direct link to the liberation of Czechoslovakia! Up for sale is a highly sought-after early WWII US M1 Helmet featuring "Fixed Bales" and a front seam. The steel pot proudly bears a hand-painted 94th Infantry Division insignia. It comes paired with an original Seaman Paper Company liner—confirmed by a clear "S" stamp in the dome—featuring OD#3 webbing, dark "A-washers," and its original leather sweatband (1943-1944). Discovered as a genuine barn find near Vimperk (Czechia), a staging area for the 94th ID in 1945. Despite a natural age crack in the liner, this is a Holy Grail item with priceless local provenance!

A true battle veteran with a unique story! Up for sale is a genuine US WWI ammunition pouch for Colt 1911 pistol magazines, dated 1918 (made by L.C.C. & CO.). This piece features a fantastic, unusual field modification/repair: A rugged, hand-sewn canvas band, made of contrasting white/natural material, has been added around the mouth of the pouch to reinforce the opening. This modification, likely performed in the field during WWII, makes this a 100% unique item with incredible provenance. In well-used, "salty" combat-condition.

A collector's holy grail with an incredible story! Up for sale is the left half of a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) magazine belt. This is not a standard issue item, but a fascinating period field repair (a "Frankenstein" or rigger-made piece). The base panel features a crisp, clear WWI stamp dating to September 1918, to which pouches from different belt models (WWI and WWII) have been attached using crude field stitching. This is a piece of gear that clearly went through hell and was kept in the fight by resourceful armorers. A true gem for advanced US militaria collectors!

The definitive guide to WWII US Army uniforms. Written by Shelby Stanton. 276 pages with extensive historical photography and technical data. Hardcover. Mint condition.