jerry_k Posted February 18, 2018 Share #101 Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks guys. Here is part of Naval Aviation News from 1945 with article about a modification and second one generally about life vest accessories in 1945. Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector .45 Posted February 18, 2018 Share #102 Posted February 18, 2018 Here is mine. A nice solid example of the very hard to find US Army Demolition Bag. I searched and searched for this one. Certainly not too many of them floating around and even fewer coming up for sale. - Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted February 27, 2018 Share #103 Posted February 27, 2018 Picked this up recently and while it's maybe not my favorite, it is immaculate. Based on their condition these items were never issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted February 27, 2018 Share #104 Posted February 27, 2018 Great things being posted here, I can't think off the top of my head if I have any rare pieces, will have to check! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwichCadet Posted April 8, 2018 Share #105 Posted April 8, 2018 Maybe I would say this is rarest. It consists of a 1. rare Navy blue .38 holster, 2. very rare Navy S&W Model 1899 (i/1000 sold to Navy), and 3. extremely rare mint quality Navy 8 pocket .38 cartridge belt (in years of collecting I have only seen one other of this belt and it was rag quality). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwichCadet Posted April 8, 2018 Share #106 Posted April 8, 2018 rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted April 9, 2018 Share #107 Posted April 9, 2018 Here's some pictures of my TNT block demolition bag. I would also consider this to be my rarest item, especially considering it's the only one of it's kind I have ever seen. It's unique features are lighter khaki canvas, brass 1906 patent buckles, and square strap end clips. I have posted pictures of this bag before and the consensus was that this is likely an earlier produced example. While this remains the only early type TNT block bag I have seen, there was an example of the smaller demolition tool bag that showed up on eBay awhile back. It also had the same early style fabric and hardware. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted April 18, 2018 Share #108 Posted April 18, 2018 . Hi time to open up this thread again, it's been ten days since last posting . . . . . . . . . A pair of experimental Corcoran jump boots fitted with a ' sponge ' rubber sole and heel, the heel retains the cut away heel normally associated with Jump boots, hard to say if the sponge was any softer in it's day than it is now. It may have been an idea considered for a softer landing, but possibly not good for combat conditions and running. ?? Lewis. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 18, 2018 Share #109 Posted April 18, 2018 Thats a rare set of boots in any condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted April 20, 2018 Share #110 Posted April 20, 2018 Hello everyone, this is my favorite field gear item. At first this musette bag may not seem so interesting but when you open it, it becomes a bit more special. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share #111 Posted April 20, 2018 The examples posted never cease to amaze me; they are wonderful. Thank you all for sharing, and please keep them coming! RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted May 11, 2018 Share #112 Posted May 11, 2018 Just picked this up the other day. An unissued M1917 Vietnam era GenCut Trench Shotgun Bayonet with scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIman1942 Posted August 27, 2018 Share #113 Posted August 27, 2018 These aren't as rare as some pieces that I'm sure a lot of us could list, but they're somewhat rare pieces. Pictured, are what look to be M-1938 Leggings. That is correct, they aren't any normal leggings. These are factory cut-down leggings. These were the Quartermaster's response to American soldier cutting down their issued leggings to be shorter, more comfortable versions of their original selves. You don't see them very often. I got them in a $20 lot I bought a few years back. BUT, it doesn't stop there. In fact, a mystery, if you will, surfaces. The stock number in my cut-down leggings appears to be 72-L-61889. According to Volume I of Government Issue: US Army ETO Collectors Guide, the stock number for factory cut downs is 71-L-61920/61929 and the stock number for normal M-1938 Leggings is 72-L-61883/61903. Those both are obviously not the stock number on my cut downs. Although I know what these are for the most part, any help on the stock number confusion would be greatly appreciated. The stamp on my cut-down leggings. The date, as you can see, is June 7, 1943 which seems kind of early for cut-down leggings. One of my cut-down leggings (right) compared to a full size M-1938 legging (left). As you can see, my cut-down leggings are the correct 3 inches shorter than full size leggings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted October 1, 2018 Share #114 Posted October 1, 2018 Lewis, that canteen is great. I love looking a pristine, factory fresh stuff, It's like stepping back in time. Outstanding. . Hi Dennis, big apologies I somehow missed seeing your comment, thank you very much. lewis. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted October 28, 2018 Share #115 Posted October 28, 2018 Not rare, but I have a real soft spot for optical instruments, particularly M1910A1 Azimuth Instruments. Here is one of mine.... Cheers, Tom PS: If anyone has a set of cables for the base and reticle lamps, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNougat3d Posted January 19, 2019 Share #116 Posted January 19, 2019 My U.S. Akron-Tissot (A.T.), Model of 1918, Type 'A'. The U.S. A.T. Gas Mask is already rare in and of itself, but I'm lucky enough to possess the earlier Type 'A' facepiece, which is noted from the more frequent Type 'B' (pictured on the right for comparison is a postwar industrial reconfiguration of a Type 'B' A.T. by the LaFrance Fire Engine Co. that I have in my collection for study and preservation from a friend) by its 5-point head harness, yellow Type 'H' filter (although mine was replaced with a Type 'J' at some point in the past) and folded and formed sheet rubber design, rather than the neater dip-molded, 6-point harness facepiece of the Type 'B'. At the current time of posting this, there are two known Type 'A' Akron-Tissot masks in existance, including mine. Mine was also issued, with the user's name written on the MI carrier bag, as well as the replaced filter, as mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted May 4, 2019 Share #117 Posted May 4, 2019 Hi all, Okay, we have a title and concept borrowed from the long-running uniform section favorite "Show your Rarest or Favorite Uniforms!" Apologies to Justin/CNY Militaria (the OP of the original Uniform thread) for the similarities, but as the saying goes 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". He had a good idea, and now it is time to try it in this section too - with a twist. So all of you please feel free to post whatever your rarest/favorite (or both) pieces of field gear are. There are no limits to how many different items you can post, but I would ask that if possible, you post each item as it's own reply, rather than just take a photo of a pile of goodies. Feel free to also tell us why you happen to like the item you post, and what sets it apart from other similar items in your collection. In short, let us know why it is your favorite. And for those who would like to see the 'original' "Show your Rarest or Favorite Uniforms" thread, see this link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/804-show-your-rarest-or-favorite-uniforms/ Now, let's see some field gear! . Hi Rusty, time to open this vault again and encourage some more posts, here while I still technically own it is my unissued Woodmans Pal knife and all its accompanying pieces, I say technically still mine as it is part of an auction of my collection in two weeks time. lewis. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted May 4, 2019 Share #118 Posted May 4, 2019 . Hi Rusty, time to open this vault again and encourage some more posts, here while I still technically own it is my unissued Woodmans Pal knife and all its accompanying pieces, I say technically still mine as it is part of an auction of my collection in two weeks time. lewis. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted May 17, 2019 Share #119 Posted May 17, 2019 One of the hardest-to-find variants of the Marines' M1941 Pack- the early "D-ring" model made of forest-green canvas with bisquit-tan edge binding, which somehow avoided much usage and the washing machine, shown with a Canteen Cover made of the same materials which did see some action. The attached Ammo Belt is a "BoyT -41-". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #120 Posted May 19, 2019 . Hi Rusty, time to open this vault again and encourage some more posts, here while I still technically own it is my unissued Woodmans Pal knife and all its accompanying pieces, I say technically still mine as it is part of an auction of my collection in two weeks time. lewis. .fullsizeoutput_17b0.jpeg Hello Ken, great to see you! That is by far the best example I have seen, thank you for sharing it. Regards, RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #121 Posted May 19, 2019 One of the hardest-to-find variants of the Marines' M1941 Pack- the early "D-ring" model made of forest-green canvas with bisquit-tan edge binding, which somehow avoided much usage and the washing machine, shown with a Canteen Cover made of the same materials which did see some action. The attached Ammo Belt is a "BoyT -41-". Very nice, the contrast and condition are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwichCadet Posted July 4, 2019 Share #122 Posted July 4, 2019 Mills Navy .38 cartridge belt and holster with 1/2000 of S&W .38's ordered by Navy. OK ok ok ok ok ok ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambob Posted July 13, 2019 Share #123 Posted July 13, 2019 Well, here is an item I have had for years from WWII that I believe is rare in any condition, but especially complete in unissued condition. It is a 1943 dated Latent Fingerprint kit with all contents unused and the ruler even still has the protective paper on it. The Ink stamps on the inside flap are U.S. FAUROT INC. Kit, FINGER PRINT LATENT 1943. I have never seen another one of these kits anywhere and haven't even seen a photo of one except on Page 88 of the QM 6 Quartermaster Supply Catalog of Chests, Kits, Outfits and Sets dated January 31st, 1944. I have included in this post a copy of that page. One of your more unusual pieces of "Field" gear that may pop out of the woodwork. Bob Inside of Kit. Inside of Kit with Lifter Sheets shown The faint ink stamps inside of flap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateBud21 Posted March 15, 2020 Share #124 Posted March 15, 2020 I found this at a thrift store for $3... from what I read, there were only 130,000 of the HMCO knives delivered, the lowest amount manufactured during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 15, 2020 Share #125 Posted March 15, 2020 "Rarest piece of field gear" From a USN Seabee/Divers's demolition grouping - more items here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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