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Post by labrador on Dec 15, 2009 19:41:01 GMT 8
As you all probably have figured out, i'm totally clueless with U.S. equipment. So i'd like to know, Is there any piece of kit that survived the transition from early war (1941-42) to late war (43-45)? Also, more specifically, is there any equipment that would be common for say a philippine scout opposing the japanese invasion to a later war US army soldier?
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Post by kalbs on Dec 15, 2009 21:13:51 GMT 8
Sure, lots did. The GI during WW2 wore basically the same items throughout. Some items changed in 1943 but earlier m1938 pattern gear and even some M1910 gear was used throughout WW2 until the end. It's easier to say what was introduced late so as not to wear it for an earlier impression. Just about everything worn by the scout in 42 was worn later except maybe the M1917A1 helmet and M1903 bayonet and scabard. But, even the bayonet was shortened and used.
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Post by jnmodeller on Dec 18, 2009 11:45:09 GMT 8
Labrador i took some pic of the gears that you can use it from Phil scout to late ww2, then they were change to green shade from od#3 (khaki), hope this helps.  US M-36 combat suspenders  canteen metal cap  khaki bandolier  Leggings - (army issue 8 hooks/17 holes)  M1923 Khaki Cartridge belt - US army issue 10 pouch cartridge belt  M1924 First Aid Pouch (may use this for PS although M1910 is more common for PS during early war with 2button snaps)  45cal brown Holster and 1936 pistol belt  US M1911 .45 Caliber Magazine Pouch |
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Post by labrador on Dec 18, 2009 16:30:49 GMT 8
Thanks for taking the effort Jojo! Darn! i had a lot of that stuff when i was in high school!
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