The British P37 Small Pack (officially called the Haversack) was a component of the 1937 Pattern Web Equipment. Made of heavy-duty, pre-shrunk cotton canvas with brass hardware, the pack was designed to carry an infantryman's…

The M-44 Rocket Launcher Face Mask (officially cataloged as Mask, Face, Launcher, Rocket, M-44) was the standardized version of the early, experimental face masks issued to American Bazooka teams during World War II.

Design &…

Original Dutch Police gaiters made of black canvas from the early post-war period (1950s), issued under the former Ministry of War (M.v.O. - Ministerie van Oorlog).

Product Features

∙ Material: Made of sturdy, black-colored…

The Bundeswehr M59 canteen (or Feldflasche) is an three-piece aluminum canteen and mess kit system used by the West German military from 1959 into the 1990s. It is renowned for its compact, nesting design and rock-solid German…

An A.B.L. Canteen from the Belgian Army (Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger).

Features of the A.B.L. Canteen

∙ Models: Older vintage variants from the 1950s and 1960s are made of aluminum and based on the classic American WWII…

The Dutch brillenzalf for the gas mask Model K (also known as oogglaszalf) is a military surplus product from the Cold War era. The ointment was intended to be applied to the inside of the glass lenses to prevent them from fogging…

M56 / ALICE Magazine Pouch:

Classic canvas pouch attached to a pistol belt with metal ALICE clips. These pouches were widely used during and after the Vietnam War for both 20-round and 30-round M16 magazines.

M56 / ALICE Magazine Pouch:

Classic canvas pouch attached to a pistol belt with metal ALICE clips. These pouches were widely used during and after the Vietnam War for both 20-round and 30-round M16 magazines.

The M1956 (M56) Entrenching Tool Carrier:

This was designed as part of the 'Individual Load Carrying Equipment' (ILCE) system. This olive drab (OD) cotton canvas cover was introduced after the Korean War and heavily used during…

Olive Drab Military Jungle First Aid Kit:

This was originally developed for military personnel operating in humid, dense jungle environments.

Historical Origins and Design

∙ WWII and Vietnam Era: Officially introduced in…

The U.S. T-45 microphone is a specialized carbon lip-microphone from World War II. The model was introduced in 1944 to suppress extreme background noise in combat situations. The microphone was developed by Electro-Voice and…

The US M1 Carbine Magazine Pouch was a standard piece of equipment for American troops during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The "Buttstock Pouch" Myth vs. Reality

The most famous configuration of this…

Feuerhand is known worldwide primarily for its storm lanterns, but during the years 1940-1945, it played a historically highly interesting role in the production of cold-start fuel containers (Anlasskraftstoffbehälter).

The…

The Imperial Russian Copper Mess-Tin (котелок) was a standard piece of field gear issued to infantrymen of the Imperial Russian Army leading up to and during World War I.

Key Specifications & Design

∙ Materials:…

Japanese Arisaka rifle muzzle covers were standard military accessories designed to protect the barrel from mud, water, sand, and dust. Essential for harsh field conditions, they were issued for various models—most notably the…