Hello everyone,   I’ve finally decided to get into reenacting, and I was planning on getting started with my first impression. I’m particularly interested in portraying a rifleman from the 34th Infantry Division, 100th Infantry Battalion in Italy, ‘43-’44 (Salerno, Benevento, Anzio, Monte Cassino, etc.).   So far in terms of gear list, I’ve got:   -M1 Helmet   -M41 Jacket    -Trousers, Wool, Serge, OD, Light Shade (M1937)   -Shirt, Wool, OD, EM, M37 (Not sure if the unit would’ve been issued the later “closed collar” shirts by Italy.)   -M1938 Gators   -Rough Out Shoes   -M1923 Cartridge Belt   -M1910 Cover, Canteen, Dismounted   -M1942 First Aid Packet Pouch   -M1928 Haversack (Or suspenders?)   I’m currently reading up on the unit’s history, but I was wondering if anybody could recommend any resources or knowledge that could assist in portraying this unit accurately? From what I could gather, there are potentially many small differences between units, and I want to get this right.   I apologize for the rather broad question. Very new to all of this and a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information out there.  

Sorry, the seller ghosted me. 

Could you post better pics of the cover? Tight pics around the slits. I like the liner, what is the date stamp on the sweatband. Also better pics of the pot, what is the heat treat number. I'm thinking the pot was married to the liner.

Better pictures please. Detailed on the liner and pot. I'm not sure if its your camera. but the color looks off and glossy. I am not seeing things I like other than the green snaps on the sweatband and age to the leather. The helmet chinstrap that I can see looks good.

Thanks for that information! illinigander

A U.S. Marine commanding officer goes over the plans of attack with his platoon leaders and squad leaders. Saipan. 6-7 July, 1944  

Pvt. Jennings of Columbia, Mississippi, poses near a Japanese sniper he shot as US Marines stormed a Japanese stronghold on Tarawa atoll on November 21, 1943.  

Maybe a Lunch-Box-Special? Might explain the lack of external acceptance cartocuhes.   A real little beauty that's for sure. My first M1 Carbine was a Rock Ola (with the deep drilled spring pocket, I cut stock etc). Mine came out of a surplused lot from Vietnam (Australia got the Sam Cummings lot when the GCA restrictions and non-Comm Bloc laws were in place in the US)

After seeing combat for the first time in March of 1945, Pvt. Raymond Roth of the 69th Infantry Division was photographed near Dahlem, Germany and asked about his first experience in combat. His response…“I was scared to death.”    

Thanks where can I find the books?