Rare U.S.A official army manual for SPECIFICALLY the infamous M1 Garand Rifle. Over 70!!! pages of very interesting information and abundant photo's and plates; maintenance, use, ammunition, parts, draWings and many photo's. Even though the manual is dated 1966, the models are identical to those used during WW2, and this manual would be highly useful for any M1 garand enthousiast, This is a much larger size compared to the other manuals, approx > A4 size. Great rare item and highly illustrative ...
Rare difficult to find and official classified US Army Manual ''Survival'', dated 1970, with over over275 pages! Highly illustrated, extensive and clearly issued survival manual, describing evasion, eatable plants, dangers of snakes, poisonous fish, sharks, purification of water, etc etc. Such manuals would be carried by special units and pilots above enemy grounds. A must-have for the US Vietnam collector, great and difficult to find manual! See also my other interesting WW2 items that I offer ...
Rare U.S.A official army manual related to SPECIFICALLY the infamous M1911 Colt Pistol AND US Army Revolver as used by various units including officers and airborne, even up to the Vietnam War. This edition is from 1964, but all the models described are generally as used in WW2 as well. Beautiful plates, drawings, and information on maintenance and use. In nicely used condition. Great rare item and highly illustrative for your usa collection, especially if you own a demilitarized M1911 Colt, you ...
Very cool 100% original extreme cold face mask as used by waistgunners on aircraft at high altitudes (see photo's) and by navy personel. These were made around 1943. All press studs functional. Difficult to find in such a nice condition! Great and rare 100% original item from WW2!
Very cool 100% original Military Police Brassard for US WW2 military policemen. These would be worn on the sleeves of MP in their service in the European theatre of operations (see attached examples). Great field worn brassard in very good condition. Difficult to find in such a nice condition! See also our other interesting military items and books that we have for sale!
Rare U.S.A official army manual related to SPECIFICALLY the infamous M1911 Colt Pistol AND US Army Revolver as used by various units including officers and airborne, even up to the Vietnam War. This edition is from 1971, but all the models described are generally as used in WO2 as well. Beautiful plates, drawings, and information on maintenance and use. In nicely used condition - note, the photo's make the book look much more yellowish then in real life, see attached photo's on the grass. Great ...
Rare difficult to find and official classified US Army Manual ''Boobytraps'', dated 1965, with over over 125 pages! Highly illustrated, extensive describing booby-traps, removal, placement, common enemy / vietcong style boobytraps, also german examples from WW2. Such manuals would be carried by special units. This is a specific pocket edition, which is small and would allow for easy bringing it to the field. First time we offer this version. A must-have for the US Vietnam collector, great and di ...
Very nice US WW2 AIRFORCE ISSUE Aviator sun glasses with Willson 1945 dated pouch.It is in a nicely used condition, see photo's. Such WW2 USAAF issue aviator sun glasses would later become a famous fashion icon. Unique 100% original item for your US WW2 collection, difficult to find personal item and would look great on a pilot mannequin! See also our other interesting items on catawiki!
Up for auction is a nice 1943 (EARLY!) copy of the United States Army Technical Manual TM 30-606 entitled "German PHRASE BOOK". It covers many useful German words and phrases. These booklets were issued to the troops just prior to the invasion of Europe, to facilitate interrogation and communication of/between German POW's, German nationals, etc. This example was definitely worn in the field, hence the condition. Nice official and rare!! EARLY! USA Army language guide that will be a great piece ...
Up for auction is a service banner with the original hanger! It has one star, denoting that one son was in the service. Great patina, 100% original and complete with the original hanger that is often missing! See photo's. This example has a nice stitched/seperately applied star to it, usually this is printed. A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces could display during World War 2. The flag or banner is officially define ...
Nice and original complete set of WW2 US Army / Navy''Aircraft and ship silhouette'' playing cards of the US Airforce and Navy, dated august 1944, this is the navy set with only ships (it is 100% complete). These were given out to military during World War II and are not easy to find, the first time I have been able to offer this deck The deck is 100% complete and in nice shape given its approx. 80 years age! Great for a WW2 GI display. The game would help GI's in recognizing friendly and enemy ...
Offered for auction is a nice piece of equipment for the infamous M1 Rifle and Carbine: the Rifle Grenade Launcher sight, in original packaging and in pouch, dated 1944. For M1903, M1903A1, M1903A#, M1 Rifles and M1 Carbine. Pouch is made of two different shade of dark OD green web and marked with part number. The metal mount and the sight are still wrapped up with oil cloth type material and come with oil cloth instruction sheet. Unused with light age and wear. Great sight for the US WW2 collec ...
Nice and original complete set of WW2 US Army ''Aircraft silhouette'' playing cards, with Japanese, US, German and UK plane types These were given out to military during World War II and are not easy to find, the first time I have been able to offer this deck The deck is 100% complete and in nice shape given its approx. 80 years age! This particular deck of cards is 100% WO2, probably around 1942/1943 given the model airplanes which are discussed, which makes it great for a WW2 GI display. The g ...
This is a cool standard, FULLY FUNCTIONAL engineer issue wire cutter (often called barbed wire cutters) issued to the U.S. combat engineers during WWII. It’s a “parrot-beak” (or long-nosed) version of the cutters–which is apparently a little scarcer than the version without the feature–with the “beak” being useful for pulling fencing wire staples. Marked on the top jaw: U.S. / HKP 1944 “HKP” is an abbreviation for the H.K. Porter company, who made the cutters under a contract with the U.S. milit ...
Rare 100% genuine WWII USAAF A9-A cold weather lambskin flight mittens with trigger finger - they are made by the Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Co.in 1944 and are a great pair. As used in for example the B17, see attached! The order number 44- dates them to 1944. A very nice LARGE size zet of flying gloves in FANTASTIC (but issued) condition. Great and rare 100% original USAAF Pilot/Gunner Gloves from WW2 in nicely used condition!
Rare and huge 1944 dated double fold out map of the roadways in Normandy and other parts of France. It is marked First Edition and dated 1944. This is becoming a very difficult map to find, having all the Normandy 1944 landing beaches! Great item for your WW2 collection, and clearly used in the field! See also our other interesting items on catawiki!
Fantastic and rare Unit History book of the 101st Airborne Division, without a doubt the most famous US fighting unit, ''Rendezvous with Destiny''. This is a highly detailed account, published by the 101st Airborne Division Association, of the operations of this division and includes photos and diagrams, as well as the Honor Roll. This amazing book Includes countless maps, photo's and descriptions of the combat of the 101st Airborne Division in Normandy, France, Son/Eindhoven, Belgium/Bastogne, ...
Rare U.S.A official army manual related to SPECIFICALLY the infamous M1911 Colt Pistol as used by various units including officers and airborne. This edition is from 1940, a nice early edition. Beautiful plates, drawings, and information on maintenance and use. In pretty good condition for its age! its named on the cover to a private Charles N Dickey. Great rare item and highly illustrative for your usa collection, especially if you own a demilitarized M1911 Colt, you dont find this manual easil ...
Nice 100% original WW2 USA A-11 Leather Flying helmet, complete with the original manufacturer label, which is dated 1944. Made by the ''Bradley-Goodrich Incorporated'' Company''. Very honest USAAF WW2 flying helmet, all straps and press/studs are there. The leather is in beautiful condition and the helmet is fully functional. It also has a nice logo of the USAAF still. The A-11 leather flying helmet was introduced in August 1943 and saw use throughout the war in Europe, by pilots and aircrew of ...
Up for auction is a nice set of a rare and fully functional US WW2 USN navy whistle with lanyard (dated 1944!) and a USN rescue light (in functional condition but no battery included).The whistle functions perfectly.the rescue light is also in great condition and marked USN on the bottom. 100% WW2. These were issued to amphibious troops, for example during D-day. Another survival tools issued to men in WWII was an emergency flash light. This version made by the Bridgeport Co. could be used in an ...