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A. EQUIPMENT B. UNIFORM C. PERSONAL ITEMS

A1. Special equipment A2. Optional equipment A3. D-Day equipment

1. M-1923 Cartridge Belt
"10 pocket" cartridge belt for M-1 Garand and Springfield Rifles. The belt will hold 10 x 8 round block clips for the M-1 Garand or 20 x 5 round stripper clips for Springfield rifles.

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2. M-1937 B.A.R. Belt
WWII pattern belt issued to B.A.R. gunners. Holds twelve 20 rd. B.A.R. magazines.

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3. First Aid Pouch (M1924 and M1943) with Carlisle Bandage in metal box (early type) or in waxed paper box (late type)

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4. Entrenching Tool & Carrier (M1910 and M1943)

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5. Canteen (M1910 and M1942) and cover

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6. M1928 Haversack
The M-1928 pack (or haversack) was directly evolved from the M-1910 pack which differed in only a few details.

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7. M1 Helmet with helmet net
WWII type helmet with welded chinstrap loops, front/rear seam rim, OD#3 chinstraps with brass "J" hook, endkeeper, and cast buckle. Helmet liner with front eyelet, Sweatband with "double wire" slider buckle, Steel “A” washers, Green Buckle liner chinstrap.

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8. Mess Tin and utensils

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9. Flashlight
Either TL-122A (brass body) or TL-122B (plastic body).

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10. Weapon sling

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11. M1 Garand bayonet and scabbard

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12. WWII US Army Issue Wool Blanket

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13. Strap, Carrying, General Purpose

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14. Dog tags and correct type chain

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15. M4 gas mask and M6 gas mask bag

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16. Tent

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17. Tent accessories
Tent pegs (5), Tent rope, Tent poles (either 1 telescopic (early) or 3 (late).

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Infantryman ca. 1943