Uniforms and Weapons
Early War - North Africa and Sicily
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M1 Front Seam Helmet Fixed Bale w/ Liner
Trousers, wool, OD, Light Shade
Type II Rubber Taps Service Shoe
M1910 Canteen with Cup, Cover, and mess kit
M1924 First Aid Pouch or M1942 w/ Carlisle Bandage
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Mid War- Italy
Same as early war however replacements coming in and the Italian front being used as testing for new uniform items, there would be a mixture of uniform and equipment articles. The following are appropriate;
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Foot Wear -Combat Service Boot (Double Buckles), or Type III, "Roughout" Service Shoe
M-1943 Field Jacket
M-1943 Entrenching Tool
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Late War - France and Germany
M1 Helmet Fixed or Swivel Bale Front Seam w/ Liner
Trousers, Wool, OD, Light Shade
Boots, Service,Combat (Double Buckle)
M1923 Cartridge Belt
M1910 Canteen,Cover, Cup, and Mess Kit
M1924 First Aid Pouch or M1942 w/ Carlisle Bandage
M1943 Entrenching Tool and M1943 Entrenching Tool Cover
Lightweight Gasmask Bag
M1 Cal .30 US Rifle
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Additional Items
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1st Pattern Shelter Half (PupTent) w/ Folding Tent Pole and Tent Pegs
Flotation Belt (optional item for display)
M- 1910 Pick Mattock w/ cover
Wool Blanket
.30 cal rifle ammunition bandoleer x2
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During Operation Dragoon (Invasion of Southern France August 1944) the 3rd ID used blanket rolls in lieu of haversacks. The blanket roll consisted of a shelter half, wool blanket, and shelter half rope for a sling over the shoulder. Personal items were kept in the blanket roll. Personal items and k-rations were also kept in the lightweight gas mask bag.
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** Please do not purchase anything with out asking. Many items on the internet are not to standard. Please inquire before anything is purchased. Below is a list of approved vendors
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World War II Impressions - https://www.wwiiimpressions.com/
At the Front - https://www.atthefront.com/
What Price Glory - http://www.whatpriceglory.com/
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M1 Helmets
J. Murray 1944 https://jmurrayinc1944.com/
Top Pots - https://toppots.net/
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3rd ID Helmet Stencil -https://www.warhats.com/store/p105/American-Helmet-Stencil-3d-Infantry-Division-WWII.html#/
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For the M1941 Field Jacket: (These vendors have the best shade for M-1941)
Quartermaster Inspector - https://qmi.be/
Hessian Antique - https://www.hessenantique.com/US_G_I_Items_s/661.htm
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Other good sites for original gear
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https://wwiigimilitarysurplus.com/
Ebay- ask before buying on here
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