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No. 17049
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From L to R: M1942 Reinforced Paratrooper Jacket, M2 Paratrooper Helmet, M1943 Entrenching tool, M1943 ET Cover (Transitional), Pistol Belt, "British Made" Musette Bag,
M1941 Canteen Cover, M-1 Ammunition Bag, M-1 Rigger pouches (3), and M1924 First Aid Pouch.
D-Day US Army Paratroopers: (includes 82nd, 101st, and Pathfinders)
Uniform:
-M2 Paratrooper Helmet (M-1C's did not appear until 1945. Many troopers actually wore regular M-1 "Infantry" helmets with paratrooper liners.)
-M1942 Jump Suit, Standard or Reinforced (not all troops got their uniforms modified.)
-Wool Shirt (worn underneath the jacket)
-Jump Boots
-Many troopers wore jeep caps, A4 caps, sweaters, long johns, etc, under their uniforms.
Basic Paratrooper Fieldgear:
-Like the troops landing on the beach, most were issued M7 Gas Mask Bags and Gas Brassards.
-Musette Bag
-Combat Suspenders (any model)
-Cartridge Belt, BAR Belt, or Pistol Belt with rigger or ammo pouches for their respective weapon
-Canteen w/ Cover
-T-Handle or M1943 Shovel with carrier
-First Aid Pouch (any model)
-GP Ammo Bags were often used for added capacity
-M-1 Bayonet (for troopers with M-1 Garands or Springfield rifles.)
-Many troopers carried M3 Knives
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