Combat Officers |
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Although officer's in the association are few and far between,
we thought that we would include a photo of some uniform articles which are
permitted to be worn by officers in the Association. They Include an officer's
wool shirt, mustard trousers and winter combat jacket, as well as an officer's
garrison cap. |
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Uniform, Combat, Enlisted man's |
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It is not possible to show all the various uniform item's that an enlisted man would wear but here are some of the items that are generally worn in this association. The M-1941 field jacket, Hbt shirt and trousers OD7 and the enlisted mans garrison cap with blue piping { Infantry }. It is also permissible to wear M-1937 mustard trousers and an enlisted mans wool shirt.
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Officers equipment |
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Here are some items that an officer might be expected to carry. These might include an M1911 automatic pistol, a compass and in some cases a whistle. |
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Headgear |
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Included in this photograph is the M-1 steel helmet which
Was introduced in 1941. It is also seen here with an officers
And an enlisted mans garrison cap and an HBT cap. |
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Bags and Packs |
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This photograph shows various items which include
The M-1928 doughboy pack, the general purpose ammunition
Bag, the Thompson spare ammunition bag and the M-7
Rubberised carrying bag for the M-5 gas mask.
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Mess Kit |
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Shown here are various articles of mess kit which include
The M-1926 knife, fork and spoon set, the M-1910 canteen and
Cup and the M-1942 meatcan.
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Footwear |
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We have pictured here the service shoe with the M-1938
leggings and the Corcoran jump boots. |
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Tools |
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There are two examples of the M-1943 entrenching tool cover in this photo. The only main difference is that one has fixed hooks on the back for attaching to the belt and the other has a three position vertical adjuster. Also in this photo is the M1938 wire cutters in their pouch and an M-1910 hand axe in a 1943 dated cover.
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Map Cases |
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Pictured here top is the M-1938 Dispatch case. It was a useful item for carrying maps, rulers, pencils etc. Below it is a 1944-dated map role complete with a map of the Omaha beach defences just prior to D-Day.
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