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This is an all original piece. The knife if a solid Imperial made example. It is in overall very good original condition, with a nice solid blade and very good handle. The top has the correct ord. bomb proof. The scabbard is a very good original condition example. The leather is really nice with good solid stitching and a solid strap with a good snap. The only thing that detracts, there is always something, is that this piece was maker marked, but the maker's stamps were stamped over when this knife was sold after the war as surplus on the commercial market. This was often done. I would prefer this to a maybe original example that are sold now days. This is a solid overall example that is priced right!
This is a good honest WWII example of the M3. It came out of an estate sale in St Clair Shores, MI. Everything is 100% original and original to the piece. The blade is solid, but has been sharpened long ago. Still the blade is very nice. The handle is also very nice. The scabbard is very good with no problems, with just a bit of discoloration from the rivet on the canvas. The plastic is perfect, and the snap works fine. Overall it is a very solid example.
This is a very solid example of a long bayonet that was factory shortened. Everything is original and without problems. The blade and grips are both very good. The scabbard has several very small chips the edge, but overall is also very good. Pal is one of the more desirable makers. Overall this is a very god solid bayonet!
This M3 knife was sold right after the war on the commercial market. The original blade markings were removed, the blade was polished, and marked "Kutmaster" This was standard practice by the Utica Company, as Kutmaster was their trade name. It is in super nice condition, with the correct commercial scabbard. It would also display really well in an M3 scabbard, as the only thing changed was the blade. These are tough to find in super condition.
This one is right out of an WWII vet's estate sale in New Baltimore, Michigan. The grips are stamped sheet metal painted black. The blade shows a good deal of age and use. The tip is broken off, and there is black paint on the blade. I think it cold be cleaned up. The spring is a bit weak, but works, as does the safety. It is a good honest combat veteran. Sorry no other info regarding the vet's history. 
This is from a WWII GI estate in Western Michigan. It is a cut-down 1943 dated K98 Mauser bayonet. The blade is cut into a bowie knife style. The grips have been replaced with WWII era clear plastic with silver reflective material underneath. This is a nice example of a theater made fighting knife. If only it could talk!!
This is a very good example of the standard US WWII pineapple grenade. The body has a nice even green original painted finish. The fuse is painted green with the lower part painted black. The top has a little corrosion, but nothing major. Overall this is a completely correct WWII Example that is very attractive for your display.
This one came out of a garage sale last month in Warren, MI, from one of my pickers. It is a typical WWII era pineapple. The spoon is the plain steel type, and has "to Hitler" scratched into it years ago. The body has the correct green without the yellow stripe, which is common. The bottom has been filed on to make it flat, so it would stand up on a desk. This does not show or hurt the piece. I think only a micro amount of material was removed. Overall, this is a very sound example!
Every grenade came in one of these cardboard tubes. This is a really tough one to find. It is in solid condition with good WWII markings.
These are a great example dated 1942. The color is nice and bright, with untouched metal fittings. They have no problems, and are a really solid example which will look great in your collection.
This is a mint looking pair of the heavy duty Combat Suspenders. They look great with only one small rubbed area in the end of one strap. It is hardy noticeable. These will look great with your display.
These are a real nice example of British made U.S. field gear. Brit made M-1936 combat suspenders. Excellent overall condition with some rust on the hooks. These are a very cool addition to your collection.
This is a very nice example of the U.S. M 1936 pack, commonly called the musette bag. This pack was made to be worn as a back pack fastened to the M 1936 combat suspenders or over the shoulder with the utility strap. This pack is in near mint condition which can be seen by the unused buckles and clips. The only down side of this pack is some very light rust staining from poor storage no doubt. The utility strap is included with this pack. A nice piece for your collection.
This is a great example. The color is nice and bright, with untouched metal fittings. It has no problems, and is a really solid example which will look great in your collection.
This is a great example. The color is nice and bright, with untouched metal fittings. It has no problems, and is a really solid example which will look great in your collection.
This is an absolutely mint WWII Marine Corps M.1 carbine mag pouch. It was never issued, and has clear markings, light khaki color. It is a great original piece of U.S.M.C. field gear.
This Marine Corps carbine mag pouch is a variation that would not be obvious to the novice collector. The Marine Corps seldom marked the front of their gear and often did not put the U.S.M.C. marking on the back, this is one such example, with only the mfg, date and contract number on the back. If it was Army issue it would have the standard U.S. stamped on the front as all Q.M.C. gear had. It is used in excellent condition.
This carbine mag pouch is mint. It light khaki color with bright clear markings. It’s a great example to go with your carbine or fieldgear collection.
This is a U.S. WWII Navy field surgeons kit. I’m told these were found in the more advanced Navy corpsman's kit rather than the basic corpsman's field kit. This kit contains four scalpels with a stainless steel insert to keep the scalpels from cutting through the canvas, a pair of forceps and two probes. This is a great original item in excellent condition.
These tool rolls are mint unissued early war khaki canvas. They were obviously inspected, mildew treated and repacked post war, explaining the MRT-2-51. I have several.
These tool rolls are the same as above, but later war dark OD green. I again have several.
This is a really nice example of the WWII G.I. sewing kit often refered to as the housewife. It contains G.I. buttons, thread, needles and whatever a young solder needed to sew on a button or that new set of strips after that battlefield promotion.
This is a really good example complete with the original tie down pigtail. It is nicely marked and made of really solid leather. This one is a real winner.
This is a nice original U.S. squad cleaning kit box with the correct hardwood and brass insert. You see many of the boxes but rarely with the insert, which is in excellent condition. Sorry but you'll have to find the rest of the pieces on your own. This is a nice piece for your collection.
This is a really good example. The green material is really solid with a good strong green color. All the straps and snaps are without problems. It is nicely marked, and will be a nice addition to your GI collection.
This is another great piece of US fieldgear. The cover is mint marked JEFF. Q.M.D.(Jefferson Quarter Master Depot) 1943. The cup and canteen are both 1944 dated in slightly used condition. The canteen has light corrosion around the bottom half from being in the cup for many years. This set has no doubt been together for many years. It is overall a great example.
These are standard issue WWII water purification tablets which every GI was issued in the field. The bottles have nice original labels and still have the little white pills inside. These are the 1st ones I have had for sale in a while. The condition is great.
This is a great example. The color is nice and bright, with untouched metal fittings. It has no problems, and is a really solid example which will look great in your collection.
This is an excellent example of the U.S. WWII wrist compass. These were most often worn by US paratroopers. It does not have a strap, but I have seen them used with anything from leather to canvas web straps. I don't think any are incorrect.
These cases have always been a tough item to find. The compass is functional and original WWII issue. The case is very nice, but just dirty from use, and could use a hand washing in the sink with some hand soap. Overall it is a nice item, that is hard to find.
I have several of these. They are a little wrinkled, but mint and wonderful. The 20 round magazine pouches are fare more common, and these for the longer mag are much harder to find.
This type of pouch was favored by airborne troops. It was designed to carry 5 30 round Thompson or grease gun magazines. They were popular as they could be used to carry different types of ammo. It is maker marked and 1942 dated. The condition is very good, with the original strap, and it has no problems.
This one is mint, but unmarked. It is perfect with no problems, all snaps are fine. Sorry I really can’t say anything bad about this one.
These are original WWII GI issue cleaning rods for the Thompson sub gun. They are is really good condition, and are a must for your GI field gear collection.
This is exactly like the WWII one, except the markings are more modern. I would suspect from the 1950s. The color is the later WWII green. The entire pouch is perfect, showing only light use. WWII ones sell for over $300. This is a very good example for your display without spending a $million.
This is the standard infantry flare launcher used during WWII. It is nicely marked and mint and functional. If you are into condition collection, than you will love this.
This is the standard US WWII model for NCOs and junior officers as well as MG gunners motor and artillery guys. They are made by Nash-Kalvinator in 1942. The optics are a little foggy, but functional and with the reticule. They also come with the original WWII era strap.
This is the standard dark russet brown leather field bino case. The shoulder strap has been removed to be worn on the belt. It is nice and sound but without any markings.
This is the classic version which can be laced short or kept long. The material is the correct khaki, but I do not see any marks. I did not look that hard. No, it is not one from At The Front. The Owner is a good friend of mine, and although their US stuff is super nice; I do not push it onto unsuspecting medic bag buyers. It has some original Med Dpt. markings on the front. Overall the bag is a nice solid example.
This one could be a WWI or a WWII piece. It shows age and use with some rust, but is a solid useable example. It is US marked on the steel blade and on the wooden handle. These have become tougher to find
This is a very solid example that shows light age and use. The shovel is 1945 dated and Ames maker marked; 1944 folding shovels are super rare. The paint is very good and 100% original. The cover shows some rust stains, which are not very bad and is solid and dated 1944. Overall, it is a very solid example.
This is the 1st 1944 dated set I have had. They are very common with postwar dates. It is complete with both pots and the pan cover. It shows some use, but no abuse. This is a chance to buy a rare piece of mountain field gear.
This is the bag that held 3 standard US WWII 2.36 inch rockets for the 9A1 and all other rocket launchers of that diameter. It is a really nice condition, and has no damage. The interior has had the original 3 straps which separated the bag into compartments removed, which was typical, as the GIs found these bags would hold more "stuff" without the dividers.
This is the bag that held 3 standard US WWII 2.36 inch rockets for the 9A1 and all other rocket launchers of that diameter. It is a really nice condition, and has no damage. The interior has had the original 3 straps which separated the bag into compartments removed, which was typical, as the GIs found these bags would hold more "stuff" without the dividers. 
This is a standard WWII piece of the large illumination round fired from the 60 mm mortar. It has been painted black years ago, and is inert. It displays well with US WWII stuff. It is form the same estate as the above 60 mm Mortar round.
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