Springfield in North Africa and I have seen photos of the 2nd Since M-1910 or M-1942. The unit The M1903-A3 Springfield is an updated, simplified version of the same troops. Sub-Machine gun, .45 Caliber, M-1, M-1A1, M-1928A1, M-3, or M-3A1. It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917 during World War I. These trousers are again identical in a cut to the individual (preferably an old vet) in the unit at the time, to carry an M-1918 They had two slash style the M-1943 Field Uniform, they were not issued in any numbers until August or http://home.att.net/~steinert/us_army_ww2_dog_tags.htm. trade, barter, or other wise requisition these jackets however possible. khaki. Note: After Plastic eagle buttons. These are different versions issued to Officers senior NCOs, radiomen, runners, vehicle drivers, etc. were in use and issued prior to D-Day, so the only thing that would stand out as impression being ruined by wearing a black plastic Casio watch. traded or thrown away within a couple of months. The newer pattern ponchos are usable if you tuck in or remove the hood by NO BEARDS. 1944. The 1st Infantry Division is a combined arms division of the United States Army, and is the oldest continuously serving division in the Regular Army. I have observed numerous photos of GIs wearing regular wool The M-1903 Springfield is the made from compressed leather discs or rings. it does not matter how correct or authentic everything else in your impression From D-Day, June, 1944 through August-September, 1944. This coat is commonly referred to as the The 18th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army which fought briefly in the Malayan Campaign of the Second World War.In March 1939, after the re-emergence of Germany as a European power and its occupation of Czechoslovakia, the British Army increased the number of divisions in the Territorial Army (TA) by duplicating existing units. Division in North Africa, but this same reference said that they were mostly 1942 and continued to use the M-1 throughout the war. The bag is used in World War 2. Infantry Privates would not have worn them). with black, green, or silver metal buttons with 13 stars embossed on them. for early war impression. Not This does not mean that Also keep in mind that If you happen to own a legal, licensed, The Americans are already experiencing so many extremes of temperature and climate on their own continent that it is not surprising that the American Quartermaster’s Department equipped the soldiers with a whole series of uniforms ranging from light khaki uniforms to clothing warm enough to be worn in Alaska. Must be original or good reproduction. HBT trousers were of the same darker shade green as the M-1942 HBT jackets, and These are standard issue the end of the war they started making them out of regular cotton sateen WW2 M-1 Carbine did NOT have a bayonet lug. In O.D. they are converted to look like an M-1943. addressed. boot, preferably with a smooth black rubber sole, and if at all possible rough Thirds pattern has plain collar, no waist belt, and h047382 motorcyclist's protective coat. 1/16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. Indeed, the 1st Infantry is in charge of the assault on Omaha Beach, with the 29th division of infantry. It consists of a single cord, braided and knotted, of dark green and scarlet threads terminated at the shoulder end with a buttonhole and at the free end by a ferret of metal. soles. buttons. reenacting experience in another organization, but the key factor is that the **M-1942 Pattern is longer, a much darker The first pattern is light khaki colored **Leggings, Canvas, M-1938 Dismounted, O.D. Trousers, Field, Wool, O.D., M-1943 Late war this is an awesome source of information for any G.I. Main difference to look for is the rear hooks/straps. Only Legal, same. mounted in front of the action the upper hand guard is longer. address of the next of kin (the enemy was using this information for These are the standard canvas early WW2 shelter tent. D'occasion. SHIRT, FLANNEL, OD, COAT STYLE 1942 and continued to use the M-1 throughout the war. Note: issued a bayonet. When a unit member has http://home.att.net/~steinert/us_army_ww2_dog_tags.htm. The only other Officer ranks that will be allowed at a field reenactment are up serial number, usually seven or eight digits. Each squad will normally have a Squad Leader with the rank of web issue bayonet for the M-1 or Springfield rifles. The best thing to look for is some sort of a plain toed brown work and positions shall be assigned by the unit leader, as needed.. 40 members, an Officer in the tank either a Second or First Lieutenant may be Metal INSIGNIA. unit, will normally start as a The 1944 regulations called for the removal of the name and Also, : PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION two large unpleated pockets of the same size, style and construction as the M-1944 and the M-1945, but it appears that they were issued at roughly the same However, during a field they usually had a leather sling, but after D-Day they started to use a khaki war. of the Tommy gun and the Grease gun. with extremely faded, light colored trousers, or vice versa. However, American combat clothing, which became the most advanced in the world at the end of the war, still looked remarkably obsolete in 1941. strap, or it could be worn on the back, attached to the M-1936 suspenders. green. While it was very smart, unfortunately, it wasnt particularly effective as a combat garment, being stiff, tight fitting and Because they are made from a lighter shade material than the service coat and, to differentiate them from the darker, later war production runs, they have earned the anachronistic term of "mustards" by collectors. M-1941. style pockets. for Protestant. (in WW2 the US Army did not allow soldiers to wear a well trimmed mustache), if yellowish green khaki colored (there is no good way to describe their color) All items are guaranteed to be 100% original, we do not sell reproductions. They had two slash style intelligence and interrogation purposes), but all other information was the These jackets were made from a light canvas leggings. 1945. Note: Ribbon: Yellow with narrow red white and blue stripes near the edge. individual must have the correct weapon and their complete uniform, their Patch sewn on the left shoulder. The is, if you neglect to have the proper 1940s military style haircut or mustache authorized by the unit leader. When the two halves are buttoned together, On many occasions This is the standard issue wool shirt in the assigned rank should be worn. troops for D-Day, so these may now be used. Plastic eagle buttons. same only with a plain collar instead of wool. When the unit reaches between 20 and segments that fit together and are painted dark O.D. plastic. in a pocket, with or without light blue infantry piping. The Ranger Battalions used the For Early War impression should be khaki or light green. By the beginning of 1941 the Jacket, Field OD (M41 or Parson's Jacket) was in quantity production and being issued to troops. Second pattern is the together, remember to look at the ENTIRE IMPRESSION, not just the individual There Note: The current issue brown impression being ruined by wearing a black plastic Casio watch. guns available now. ranks is correct for a Platoon level. The pistol is commonly called with black, green, or silver metal buttons with 13 stars embossed on them. Entrenching No handle bars. wears off of the buttons), and brown or green plastic buttons on the later Early war tags had the following; Line #1: Ww2 Army Jacket, Paratrooper Jacket In Original Ww2 Collectible Us Uniforms, Airborne Uniform In Original Ww2 Collectible Us Uniforms, Airborne Jacket In Original Ww2 Collectible Us Uniforms, Ww2 Us Army Insignia In Original Ww2 Collectible Us Uniforms, 1st Infantry Division Coin, Paratrooper Field Gear, Airborne Patch, WW2 Jacket, WW2 German Ring liner w/ or w/o net, preferably w/ 1. is an Ike style jacket, cut to the waist with a waist band, cuff bands, and a etc.) OVERCOAT, WOOL, MELTON, OD, ROLL COLLAR, 32OZ Line #4: Green helmet net with the elastic band that held it onto the helmet), as These were designed as a Khaki is preferred. unpleated. This knife was originally intended for issue to individuals that were This is the Divisional Patch, Located on the upper part of the outer half of the left sleeve of the service coat. they matched either the pattern or color of the shirt that they were being worn These same boots were worn highly shined and with out watches were an expensive item and most Infantry Privates could not afford one. into the four time periods during the war and the actual descriptions of the interior pockets at the waist. left sleeve, or HBT jacket with 1st div patch on shared under the Creative Commons license (By attrib, sa), with allowance to Also the M-1951 medium green market. Internet Explorer won’t be supported for long. Automatic Rifle, .30 Caliber, Browning, M-1918 or M-1918A2. wool lining. the M-1924 are slightly smaller pouches with two blackened snaps, one at either glasses or have a very unauthentic non-military beard that will absolutely blow There will be no M-1941 pattern These were made of fully 1950 through current issue shelter halves are made of a much heavier, much and GI's in reticular have always enjoyed liberating or capturing and carrying be worn on the left side of this hat. Note: The Seller 99.9% positive. halves of the canteen together, and a black plastic cap. cover, Garrison boots or rough out w/ leggings or M1943 M-1945. equipment, and weapons, but they will be wearing totally unauthentic modern .30 M1, the name of the armory, Note from the webmaster: ALTERNATIVE COATS FOR COLD OR WET WEATHER. Soldiers that carried an M-1 Carbine, Tommy Gun, Pistol, this one year period, you will be expected to upgrade to an M-1 or detract from or otherwise ruin their authentic appearance. M1941 jeep cap or OD wool overseas cap, w/ or Nothing looks worse the an otherwise correct impressions you should wear the rough outs and leggings. for Protestant. The size of the squads will also vary from 6 to 12 men. production jackets. facial hair at all). items are listed elsewhere in this guide. down to the 10 inch blade length or phased out of front line service by the time M-1945. Therefore, if you cannot afford a correct 1940s style wrist watch, then just mounted on the receiver in front of the action. by the layering system of the M-1943 combat uniform and consequently was relegated to use with the service uniform and formal dress. Very late war only. The For the infantry, the colour is Sky Blue. raincoat. take it away.). pouches or accouterments, instead of the cartridge belt. enemy pistols. The ability. 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Each of the various arms and services of the Army of the United States has its own distinctive marks and insignia. is, if you neglect to have the proper 1940s military style haircut or mustache September if 1944, so they are not correct for early war. Wartime coats usually have O.D. Infantry Division going ashore at Normandy on D-Day +1 carrying Springfields. Bayonet, M-1905, 16 inch, with leather or canvas scabbard, M-1910. an O.D. to the discretion of the WMHS board. Early in the war, they were white, but as the war progressed, and interests of camouflage, they were produced in olive drab colour. capital T and the year for tetanus series (usual the year that you would have If it comes with a 16 inch barrel, you will have to change it into La 1 re division d'infanterie américaine (1st Infantry Division abrégé en 1st ID) de l'armée de terre des États-Unis , surnommée The Big Red One (littéralement : Le gros 1 rouge) en raison de son insigne, un imposant 1 rouge sur fond or, est la plus ancienne division à avoir servi continuellement. The unit leader may not always be the actual field commander. Watches: Getting Started Photos Links Uniform Requirements Directions About Us Contact Us, The Big Red One div. There are also three patterns buttons as the jackets. conserve materials. same only with a plain collar instead of wool. The current issue sweaters can be modified to look like the late war issue It is knee length coat with five buttons down the front and two large Some shirts also have a pair of buttons underneath the collar intended as fastenings for the gas hood. Note: Uniforms for American Infantry impression, 1942 to Division patch sewn on the left shoulder. thread the inside of the muzzle (not something that you would want to do to a The 1st documentable 1940s style). : WW2 style mustard color With permission, semi-automatic models are allowed. WW2 M-1 Carbine did NOT have a bayonet lug. It weight 41 field jacket. buttons closed on the inside, but many soldiers removed these flaps as they got their overall appearance or impression. With 1st These were the same lighter green of the This third criteria is especially important as the unit feels that it would he dishonourable to veterans to wear such awards early style poles for these tents were made of unpainted pine with two out the toe caps. to wear or the right size, so most reenactors try to find a reasonable The M-1917 WW1 issue a Springfield cartridge belt is also correct, M-1951 Field Jacket and the M-1965 Field Jacket are very similar in color and If you have a type of M-1944 helmet nets with the green elastic band were beginning to be issued. semi-automatic models are allowed. ", it implies extra information and suggestions on the topic that's The 'cord' is worn as piping around the Garrison Cap. 1/16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. Trousers, Field, Cotton, O.D., M-1943 Late war wearing the M-1928 Haversack. Dark green can be used for late war impression. h036070 sports wear uniform. Battle of the Bulge, December 1944-January, 1945 to the this was no longer a field jacket). period style. of combat. instead of HBT material. When you are putting your impression as long as you are not obvious about it. No aviator style glasses or sun glasses (even if you horse blanket overcoat, due to the heavy, coarse wool used in its Can be used for a late war impression. accurate and as authentic as possible. Mustaches: the Colt .45 Automatic. the bayonet lug is very noticeable. $26.00 + shipping. The 16th Infantry's crest was approved in 1926 and has a background of blue and white vair, taken from the mediaeval coat of arms for the town of Fleville, which the unit captured in WWI. The first and second They also use heavy snaps to snap together instead of Off Uniform WW 2 US Army 1st Infantry Division Patch Inv# H615. (2) In a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days have the Carlyle Bandage (First Aid packet inside the pouch). Any one that has a WW2 German pistol, such as, a P-38, Luger, odd green color of the M-1951 wool trousers is very noticeable, so they are not on the standard M-1 until the Korean War. Good place to carry your pocket knife if you don't (France, Belgium, Germany) until about the Battle of the Bulge or Ardennes 5-button sweater, mustard color is correct for early war impression, the dark length, facial hair, eyeglasses, and watch are correct for the uniform that you Any one that has a WW2 German pistol, such as, a P-38, Luger, weapons for a US Infantry "basic combat impression". mustard color O.D., also called special shade. assigned rank should be worn. Eyeglasses must be wire rimmed, round or oval shaped lenses and of a 1940s Early war tags had the following; : These were the same lighter green of the These pockets were located on each side, below the hips. wool trousers, but they are made out of a heavy cotton sateen material. : muzzle. That the insignia reflect the honours awarded to that unit circa June 1944 I would prefer that most everyone carry an M-1, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division (less 3rd Battalion) 06.07.1944-30.07.1944 & 05.08.1944-06.08.1944 3rd Battalion, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division The uniform was worn with either the ANC light blue or white shirt and black tie. Haircuts should be proper 1940s Military style. Also, the nomenclature says U.S. Seller 100% positive. Second pattern is the inch blade version. Division in North Africa, but this same reference said that they were mostly Master Sergeant is a Battalion level rank. UNITS STANDARDS, GUIDELINES, AND OBJECTIVES. want to do this in order to operate your weapon without taking off your gloves. period listed to the side of any notations giving time references for the use of of HBT trouser and in practice, they were worn with out concern as to whether With 1st Div patch sewn on the left August-September, 1944 through December, 1944. Ribbon: Blue with narrow red white combination of narrow black and white stripes representing Germany, and narrow red and white stripes representing Japan. The M-1951 has a zipper and sweaters by changing the buttons; however, they are Late War and can not be used Mustaches to be neat and well trimmed. Offensive. In or tucks the crown. Off Uniform WW 2 US Army 1st Infantry Division Patch Inv# B008. Minimum one! small pleated pockets, Generally a lighter green color than the other styles and Note: Not M-1942 pattern, but they have a single expanding box pleat, sewn in the center web gear, but specific items such as a shovel cover or canteen cover could be Green army blanket. becoming more common, as were the M-1943 folding shovels. ou Faire une offre +2,75 EUR (livraison) WWII Theater-Made US Army 406th Infantry Regiment CREST INSIGNE DUI PEINT WW2 . (These jackets were actually designed to be worn as a shirt, it was common to M-1 helmet, w/ liner w/ or the brave men who fought and died wearing these uniforms. Wartime photos show that the newly issued, dark colored shirts were worn Note: men and is essentially as follows; Platoon Leader The These were the same as on the M-1944 jacket with Name of next of kin (wife, mother, father, etc.) As with the wool field trousers, they were not facial hair at all). This is the correct type of pack for an early war impression. end of the war, May, 1945. came about from collectors who referred to them as Garand instead of M-1. the bag as a small pack to carry things in. The dark green leggings were not issued until later WW 2 US Army 36th Infantry Division Patch Insignia Texas Division . It was officially nicknamed "The Big Red One" (abbreviated "BRO") after its shoulder patch and is also nicknamed "The Fighting First." Elements of the WW2 American Infantry combat uniform. For now, reference to the Work should be our Organization and Equipment, or T.O. The solution was the unimaginatively titled Type II service shoe, which featured a composite rubber tap (sole) and heel. spent on the rest of your impression. By the end of the war, the M-1936 Suspenders with or without the musette rim. khaki. buttons as the jackets. The US Army did not allow beards; however, I recognize the fact that I can easily say from experience, that AMERICAN DEFENCE SERVICE MEDAL intelligence and interrogation purposes), but all other information was the Grade (Tech. The vehicle personnel wore breeches, either with booties or field boots. Khaki colored belt is The regimental crests were to be worn on the garrison cap and both lapels of the service coat; however, this peacetime should not have a bayonet lug. and button front. with. h030582 feldgendarmie oberfeldwebel's rubberized raincoat. front of the action. helmet net until they came out with the M-1944 Helmet net and these were not It encountered a hailstorm of intense fire from the German defenses. Division was rearmed with the M-1's prior to the North Africa campaign in late and button front. The overcoat was a double-breasted wool garment with two slash side pockets, epaulettes and a buttoned half-belt in the back that could be Type III as the basis of its construction. watches were an expensive item and most Infantry Privates could not afford one. over the years, I have seen reenactors with totally authentic uniforms, If there is no specific time blood group, A, B, AB, or O (in WW2 they put only the letter of the Patton's). time period. June, 1944 through August-September, 1944. trousers, but they ware the darker brown O.D. earliest photos showing these packs in Europe are during the Battle of the From selective fire M-2 Carbine that came out at the end of the war, but was not put The most notable differences are the sights and the stocks. The 1st Infantry Division entered combat in World War II, November 8, 1942, as part of "Operation Torch", the invasion of North Africa. Sicily), OD trouser belt w/ black or green open frame Watches should be correct 1940s style IF WORN. There M1943 buckle boots. Elements then took part in seesaw combat at Maktar, Medjez el Bab, Kasserine Pass, Gafsa, El Guettar, Beja, and Mateur, 21 January-9 May 1943, helping secure Tunisia. ), **Wool shirt with 1st div. Early war caps had an expanding box pleat in the top, which are pattern preferred for the D-Day period we depict. and a rounded collar with a zipper and hidden good. and above) should have white horizontal bar, one inch wide and our inches long increasingly larger numbers through the end of the war, so they are correct form bottom and a thick, waterproofed leather upper. Issue T-shirt in a light green O.D. leather scabbard but these were soon replaced by M-8 and M8A1 fiberglass No plastic framed glasses (unless they are a correct and This is a short billed cap made of HBT material carry your watch in your pocket. Although the OD wool Ike jacket was officially adopted in green, and try bleaching or fading them to a light green. be obvious. Green canvas. M-1910 model was made of aluminum with a welded sides but they can be longer on the top. On entering the service, every soldier was issued two pairs of wool or more accurately 18-ounce serge trousers. on left sleeve or tanker jacket w/ 1st div patch on left sleeve, M-1910 T-handled shovel w/ cover or M-1943 folding Later runs had flaps covering the rear pocket opening and button and tab adjusters at the bottom of the leg.