U.S. Marine Corps. Field Equipment.

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Marine Camouflage Shelter Half Marine early style khaki Shelter Half
Marine Camouflage Rubberized poncho Haversack
Bedroll Straps Knapsack
Belt, Cartridge, USMC Belt, Pistol or Revolver, USMC
Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife Suspenders, Field, USMC
Early Canteen Carrier Late Canteen Carrier
M1910 First Aid Pouch M1912 First Aid Pouch
Container, Kit, Jungle, Medical, M-2 T-Handle E-Tool Carrier
Carrier, Tool, Entrenching, M-1943 Officers Musette Bag
USMC Duffel Bag Navy Corpsmans Bag
Std USMC Machette Sheath Mk2 Machete
Pouch, Ammunition, Carbine, USMC Pouch, Ammunition, Pistol
Belt, Magazine, BAR, M1937  

 

Marine Camouflage Shelter Half
These are authentically constructed using tough-durable cotton duck printed with authentic colors, correct seams, button holes, grommets, and twisted cotton-rope loops, and all other details.  The buttons used are authentic replica double-sided sunburst buttons enameled in OD. We use 100% cotton tight-weave shelter duck with the authentic U.S. camouflage printed on both sides for these shelter halves. Forming a roll around the field pack this shelter half was an essential part of a Marine's field equipment.  Our shelters are made correctly with authentic double sided olive sunburst buttons.
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$100.00 each half

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$180.00 for a pair

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Does not include poles or stakes.

Marine early style khaki Shelter Half
The early style shelter half was made with a single end closure similar to the Army's early style shelter half.  Basic dimensions of height and interior space are same as the camouflage version.  Color of the shelter canvas is khaki-olive.  We used 100% cotton thread, cotton twisted ropes, blackened brass grommets, and our authentic double-sided olive sunburst buttons.   Each shelter half includes one tent rope approximately 7.5 feet long.
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$90.00 each half
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$170.00 for a pair
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Does not include poles or stakes.
Marine Camouflage Rubberized poncho
We authentically replicated the USMC camo poncho for our customers. This is a rubberized poncho and completely waterproof (Not Scotch guarded!). Beautifully reproduced this poncho is hardly distinguishable from an original. It has the same appearance, feel, and performance of a real wartime poncho. Includes snaps along the sides and collar for closure. No need to risk tearing a real WWII relic anymore!
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$150.00 each
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USMC 782 Canvas and Web Equipment
Webbing used is U.S. Mil-Spec and dyed in the Od #3 color and the Mil-spec. canvas material is dyed in the Mustard color. Metal hardware is authentic surplus and/or modern commercial manufacture and will hold up to the most rigorous field conditions. This gear won't disintegrate under field conditions.  All of our USMC equipment items are proudly made in the USA, not outsourced. We have received high praises for our 782 gear from Marine interpreters and historians associated with the USMC Air-Ground Museum in Quantico, VA.. Listed are the items we currently offer:  All items with "WWII Imp Made" annotated indicates made by us in our location.

Haversack (WWII Imp made)
This has been newly restocked and is the earliest style M41 haversack.  This product was exhaustively replicated down to the stitch. We used durable early shade mustard/khaki canvas that will last as long as you need it without premature fading from the sun. Shoulder straps include early style "D" rings with a raised bar buckle which can be removed.  (Triple bar buckle, AKA "M" buckle, with hook hole are not available at this time.)  This item is available in your choice of either riveted or sewn buckle chapes on the flap. All buckles used are the early style (WWI) raised center bar buckle and all webbing tips are squared, not rounded.  Bedroll straps are NOT included.
$90.00 each, your choice of chape styles.
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(Field Transport Pack ensemble available below)
Knapsack (WWII Imp made)
Complete the Field Transport Pack with the lower portion of the pack system. These are left over knapsacks from our Windtalkers production run and is at a reduced price.  These only come with a sewn chape and triple bar buckle.
$50.00 each
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(Field Transport Pack ensemble available below)
Suspenders, Field, USMC (WWII Imp made)
These are the suspenders to be used with the pack system. Meant to hold up the Belt, Cartridge and Belt, Pistol. These are new-made in the light Od (Khaki) shade.  Our surplus suspenders have sold out and we have restocked with our own quality production run.
$29.99 Per Pair

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(Field Transport Pack ensemble available below)
Bedroll Straps (WWII Imp made)
These are the 5/8" web straps that attach the bedroll to the pack system.
$5.00 each
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(Field Transport Pack ensemble available below)
Field Transport Pack Ensemble. (WWII Imp made)
This is the complete 5-pc Field Transport Pack system includes the above described items M41 Haversack, Knapsack, Field Suspenders, and two bedroll straps.
$160.00 5-pc set
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Belt, Cartridge, USMC (WWII Imp made)

A 10 pocketed belt made in 100% mil-spec custom U.S. made Cotton OD #3 web. Used to hold rifle ammunition and hang other field equipment in conjunction with suspenders. We use genuine Lift-the-dot snaps, custom made large flange grommets along the bottom, authentic ammo clip retaining straps with friction snap, and "USMC" stamp on inside. Nobody makes cartridge belts this American!!!  Ours will last just as long as the originals did with strong heavy-weight cotton thread. Eyelets are firmly installed and won't come loose.  Buckles are recycled surplus from genuine, though tattered, cartridge belts.  These belts will last just as long as the originals.
$99.99 each.

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Belt, Magazine, BAR, M1937 (WWII Imp made)
 

For holding the 20 round magazines for the Browning Automatic Rifle.  This is held up using the Suspenders, Field, or Haversack.
$125.00 each

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Belt, Pistol or Revolver, USMC (WWII Imp made)
A multi-grommetted belt 12" longer than originals made in Cotton OD #3 web. Used to hang other field equipment and in conjunction with suspenders. These are specially marked "USMC" for Marine impressions. They measure out to 54", about 12" longer than originals.  Ours will last just as long as the originals did with strong heavy-weight cotton thread. Eyelets are firmly installed and won't come loose.  These belts will last just as long as the originals.
$75.00 each
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Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife
 


This is the genuine Ka-bar knife as used by Marines while fighting in pacific during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and after.  This new-made knife comes with an aftermarket (commercial) brown leather sheath with USMC embossing on the exterior.  This knife is a true American classic.
$ 65.00 Each. (Available for a limited time only.)

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Early Canteen Carrier (WWII Imp made)
This is the early model without the funnel hole at the bottom of the carrier.  Available with "Lift-the-dot" snaps or standard durable snaps.
$25.00 each

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Late Canteen Carrier (WWII Imp made)
Later type for Iwo Jima themes and post. Made from mustard shade canvas.
(Crossover Type)
$30.00 each
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M1910 First Aid Pouch (WWII Imp made)
Early U.S. Army type pouch with two Durable Snaps.
$18.00 each
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M1912 First Aid Pouch (WWII Imp made)
 


Early USMC type pouch with two Durable Snaps.
$18.00 each

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Container, Kit, Jungle, Medical, M-2 (WWII

Imp Made)
 

 


This pouch is designed to hold all the components for the M2 Medical Jungle Kit specifically for jungle warfare.  All the details of the original pouches are included such as double hook and hanger, flap pouch, interior compartments, and bottom double-hook eyelets.  .
$45.00 each

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T-Handle E-Tool Carrier (WWII Imp made)
$20.00 each
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Carrier, Tool, Entrenching, M-1943
(WWII Imp Made)
 


This to carry the M1943 E-tool on the Belt, Cartridge or Belt, Pistol.
$39.99 each

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Officer's Musette Bag (WWII Imp made)
Marine type with snap underneath and shoulder pads.
$100.00 each
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USMC Duffel Bag (WWII Imp made AKA Seabag)
Marine type bag without the shoulder strap and handle.  (The following artwork was painted by customers on our bags, depicting themes of the 1940s era. (Please excuse the ethnic overtones!))
$40.00 each (Artwork not included!)

 

 

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Navy Corpsman's Bag (WWII Imp made)
Depicts "U.S.N." with Red-Cross emblem.
$70.00 each
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Std USMC Machette Sheath (WWII Imp made)
 

This is the basic USMC style sheath and has a double hook and leather reinforcing.  These are marked "USMC" on the back of the carrier.  The canvas on this item is olive drab #3.
$29.99 each

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Mk2 Machete
These are 18" long machetes IN BRAND NEW CONDITION. We have reason to believe these are reproduction made in the 1950s or 1960s.  The blade is black phosphate coated (Parkerizing) with the letters stamped on the blade. (This item will be available for a limited time only.)
$25.00 each
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Marine Corps Carbine Magazine Pouch (WWII Imp made)
 

USMC style carbine ammo pouch.
$23.00 each

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Pouch, Ammunition, Pistol (WWII Imp Made)
 

A single flap pouch with two cells for carrying 2 magazines for the Automatic Colt Pistol.  The canvas on this item is Olive Drab #3.
$25.00 each

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