USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 12, 2018 Wasn't really sure where to post this small find without having the "Latest Finds" category any longer, so thought I would post it here. Just picked up this pile of stuff from a local sale. Most not really my focus except the helmet but it was kind of a take it all or leave it situation. Here are some real basic pictures to give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted March 12, 2018 Misc Pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted March 12, 2018 Dummy Bazooka round, shovel and bayonets mess gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clohesey Posted March 12, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 12, 2018 Nice finds, i would have bought it all, just for the 11th Airborne Helmet too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted March 12, 2018 Warrant officer rank, Buttons and what looks like either brass or copper CIB? Never seen one before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 12, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 12, 2018 Looks like a nice batch and interesting as well.Some decent bayonets too Thinking the CIB is Japanese or German made. May post it up on the CIB topic Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted March 12, 2018 Red Cross or Medic Arm bands, M1951 Cold weather trousers, Nice 1959 dated poncho, 1951 dated M1945 field pack and also a nice Vietnam era medic bag with original bandages inside and other misc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted March 12, 2018 Some field manuals, an M2 artillery compass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron bender Posted March 12, 2018 Share #9 Posted March 12, 2018 Nice lot! Looks like a nice condition WW2 USGI medic's bag in the back, also some German bayonets. Like the bazooka round too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted March 12, 2018 I believe this is a barely used WWII Medic pouch / bag isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted March 12, 2018 Vietnam Service cap with rain cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted March 12, 2018 C rations, reserve chute and two other bandages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 12, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2018 I believe this is a barely used WWII Medic pouch / bag isn't it? DSCN0521a.jpg Yep... medic bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted March 12, 2018 Sorry, the helmet I will post later after some research. This stuff came from a family of three brothers who all served in the airborne. The oldest very end of WWII with the 82nd, the middle Korea and the youngest between wars, late 50's. But they were all active for many years in associations, reunions and Honor Guards, so there may be some later items mixed in? Like pins or ribbons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted March 12, 2018 Yep... medic bag Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted March 12, 2018 Nice lot! Looks like a nice condition WW2 USGI medic's bag in the back, also some German bayonets. Like the bazooka round too. Thanks, when I get time I plan to post some of this stuff also, so stay tuned. Not sure when I'll have time (or a weekend off to do another show or not.) Looks like a nice batch and interesting as well.Some decent bayonets too Thinking the CIB is Japanese or German made. May post it up on the CIB topic Congrats Good idea. That would be interesting to find out. Nice finds, i would have bought it all, just for the 11th Airborne Helmet too.. Yes I was excited about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron bender Posted March 12, 2018 Share #17 Posted March 12, 2018 I'd be interested in seeing how the shoulder strap is attached to the medic bag, at your convenience. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted March 12, 2018 Share #18 Posted March 12, 2018 Really nice lot of items! Really great finds, that helmet looks really cool can't wait to see more!Thanks for sharing, Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted March 12, 2018 Share #19 Posted March 12, 2018 That is one nice haul. I especially like the medic bag and bazooka round (and the bayos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted March 12, 2018 I'd be interested in seeing how the shoulder strap is attached to the medic bag, at your convenience. Thanks! I'll take some pictures for you. I was going to ask if that looked like an add on? I know the youngest brother said he was also active with scouts for many years so may have used it for that? Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 12, 2018 Share #21 Posted March 12, 2018 A superb array of stuff, that Nickle 16th Artillery disc, might be a German made one, when the 16th Artillery was in Germany in the 50s, 16th Armored Artillery Battalion to be exact, a component of the 2nd Armored Division. Would this have a German hallmark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted March 12, 2018 Here are some more pictures of the medic bag. Great condition, but it does look like the strap was an after thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iron bender Posted March 12, 2018 Share #25 Posted March 12, 2018 Really nice condition bag. The two rings on either side of the bag were removed and the web strap riveted in place. Too bad about the rings, but still a really nice example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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