1952 USMC Shelter Half | Korean War Era | Tweedie Footwear | Stenciled

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.

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.

Nepoužité kalhoty M51 Arctic. Velikost M-R, vložka S-L. Rok výroby 1951.

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.

Museum-grade 1952 dated OG-107 Sateen Shirt (Type I). Unissued / New Old Stock condition. Manufactured by Philadelphia Q.M. Depot. Size Small. Authentic Korean War era gear.

A scarce and historically significant shoulder patch: The WWII Original Scroll of the 4th Ranger Battalion. Part of the legendary "Darby's Rangers," the 4th Bn is famous for its tragic heroism at the Battle of Cisterna (Italy, 1944), where the unit was decimated holding the line. This patch features authentic wartime construction: embroidered on felt/wool with a Cut Edge (non-merrowed) border. The reverse displays the correct "Snowy Back" stitching pattern.

A guaranteed original World War II shoulder sleeve insignia for the 1st Allied Airborne Army. Formed in 1944, this command controlled all Allied airborne forces (including the 82nd, 101st, and British 1st Airborne) for major offensives like Operation Market Garden and the Crossing of the Rhine. This patch features authentic Cut Edge construction and passes the UV light test (does not glow). The reverse displays the classic "Snowy Back" white bobbin thread characteristic of US WWII manufacture.

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.

A genuine piece of Eastern Front history: German Patronenkasten 34 (ammunition box for MG34/42). This example is stamped with the year "40" (1940). It is a classic "Russian Capture" item, having been repainted with Soviet green paint over the original finish during post-war storage or reuse. The box is structurally sound with working latches and handles.

An incredible piece of history with specific provenance: Original WWII US M1916 Pistol Holster, dated 1944 and made by Warren Leather Goods Co.. This item was found in the Pilsen (Plzeň) area of the Czech Republic, directly linking it to the liberation of Western Bohemia by General Patton's 3rd Army in May 1945. The holster is in excellent condition with rich russet color and intact stitching. Includes the original M1917 Pistol Lanyard.

Scarce WWII "1st Pattern" HBT One-Piece Combat Suit. Used for testing by early US Paratroopers and Armored crews. Features the distinctive knife/cutter slot. Stenciled named "R.H. FELDMEIER". Estimated size Medium-Regular. Authentic field-used condition with button repairs.