" 782 GEAR " USMC MARINE US WW2 UNIS M - 41 PACK SHELTER HALF PONCHO REFERENCE BOOK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:50038089 |
To defeat Japan, US power in the Pacific grew to include thousands of warships and 6 full divisions of Marines. After turning the tide at Guadalcanal, the Leathernecks slugged it out with the Japanese island by island on the long, hard road to Tokyo. The field gear used by those Gyrenes has been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Harlan Glenn to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 2009. This "782 GEAR" USMC MARINE US WW2 UNIS M-41 PACK SHELTER ...HALF PONCHO REFERENCE BOOK is in near mint, unread condition, with only some light scattered storage wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts an elegantly illustrated dust jacket over hardcovers, and sports 235 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and color photographs of the M-41 pack system (top pack, cargo bag, and suspenders), "frogskin" camo shelter halves and ponchos, BAR belts, DQP first aid pouches, all three patterns of USMC canteen covers, 4th MarDiv "UNIS" markings, T-handle shovel covers, "big head" wire cutters, Corpsman bolos, "yoke" suspenders, and medical bags, grenade vests, map cases, life belts, preservers, and flotation bladders, duffle bags, and much, much more. A beautiful example of a "782 GEAR" USMC MARINE US WW2 UNIS M-41 PACK SHELTER HALF PONCHO REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating over 20 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including an MWC AUTOMATIC "SUBMARINE" DIVE WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, sporting a rugged shatter resistant sapphire crystal, and featuring a thick stainless steel bracelet, case, and "MWC" branded clasp.*Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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