Item WW01 -Here is a nice WW1 enlistedman's navy jumper. Blue wool with the draw strings at the waist. This is a faily large jumper too. It is loose on a size 38 maniquine. No rank or service stripes. All buttons are there and it is free of mothing, rips and tears. Some staining in the armpits. --$39--

Item WW02- WW1 enlstedman's collar discs. These are all original WW1 issue and have the back nut. Many others available.

Item WW03-WW1 enlistedman's wool tunics. Standard issue. All buttons. These are all in good shape with very minor mothing. No insignia. Size 36. --$75--

Item WW04- Pattern 1917 tunic. Size 36-37 General HQ tunic. Super veg. ivory buttons(except for the two top pocket buttons). These have no shank but have two holes for the thread to sew them onto the tunic. Very nice GHQ patch and US and Infantry (HQ) discs. Corporal stripe and two overseas stripes. Nice depot tag with 1917 date. Scattered mothing throughout -$124-

Item ww05- Super lot here. Late war “rough cut” 5th Division tunic. Has “A company” infantry and US collar disc as well as 1 bullion overseas stripe. No rips, tears or stains. Nice 5th Div. patch on right shoulder. Contract tag in the lower right pocket. Top two buttons need to be sewn on and one of the "eye" closures at the troat is missing. Includes a very nice M1917 helmet that has a painted base and 5th Division insignia. Good liner and chinstrap. Best item is a 5th Division history. This has been repaired but all 424 pages are there including many maps of the campaigns. Dated 1919, this is a great compliment to the uniform and helmet. --$325--

Item WW06- Nice , hardly used WW1 cotton tunic. This is greenish in color. Has US and Quartermaster discs at the collar. Real nice quartermaster sergeant stripes on the right sleeve. Nice clean buttons that have not been smashed or had the shanks bent. Other than some slight staining under the arms, this coat is clean. No rips, tears or other stains. Measures 39 inches at the chest and 30 1/2 at the sleeves. -$99-

Item WW07- Here is another nice cotton tunic. This one is for a quartermaster corporal. This coat was made by The House of Kuppenheimer. There are a couple of minor snags and some fraying to the cuffs. Not bad though. One of the neck closure hooks is missing. There is also light shadows where there were unit patches on each sleeve. Has one bullion overseas stripe. Comes with a pair of slightly lighter cotton breeches. Standard issue with the zinc buttons at the fly. -$99-

Item WW08- Not often found, cotton officer's tunic. This one is identified to an Ordinance officer. Has his name, address, rank and "Amer Ex F" in the pocket.Some stains to the coat and fraying to some of the mohair braide at the cuffs. Has veg. ivory buttons down the front and metal buttons at the pockets and shoulder straps. Captain's rank at the straps. Sew on ODR insignia and pin-back USs. One bullion overseas stripe. No indications of other insignia. Nice research project. --$125--

Item WW09-Here is areal nice cotton khaki WW1 7th Corps tunic. Small size but there are no rips, tears or stains. Interesting that while the patch is hand applied to the tunic and apears to be quite original, there are no other patches on the tunic nor does it appear that there ever were. All the buttons are there. No collar discs. One of the grommet holes seems a little close to the edge. Not a big issue. Just put a disc a little bit to the right anc cover the hole with it. Anyway, The patch is bullion on wool. Very nice tunic. --$110--

Item WW10- 88th Division enlistedman's tunic. This one is in very good condition. There are what appear to be 2 very tiny moth nips, not a detraction. One button needs to be resewn. This is, appropriatly enough, a private purchace made by a Minnesota tailor. No discs but it has one overseas stripe. -SOLD-

Item WW11-Large sized 89th Division tunic. About a size 40, this tunic is a private purchace. Has scattered mothing but displays well. Has USNA and Artillery discs, sergeant stripes and gunners rate on the right sleeve and 3 bullion overseas stripes embroidered directly to the left sleeve. Veg. ivory buttons with one missing and one that needs to be resewn. -$135-

Item WW13-This is a super Port of Embarkation patched tunic for a Signal Corps Sergeant. Port of Embarkation stuff is kinda tough to find. He was probably in charge of the telephone system or something. Anyway, the tunic is in very good condition. There are two very minor moth nips on the front right pocket that are not a detraction. No stains, rips or tears. It is small. Maybe a size 36. It has a discharge stripe, a bullion overseas stripe and the very nice Signal Corps sergeant stripe. Also has "US" and "Signal Corps" collar discs. -SOLD-

Item WW14- Super clean 1918 dated Motor Transport Corps tunic. This has a very nice patch and a fairly rare MTC PFC rank badge. Comes with the corect MTC and US collar discs. Missing 2 buttons but they will be supplied with the coat. One bullion overseas stripe and a discharge stripe. Nice blemish free coat with some nice insignia. --$255--

Item WW15- Super clean WW1 3 button pullover shirt. This would be hard to upgrade.Nice tag in the pocket with a August 1918 date. One small worn spot on the back. Not a detraction at all. --$75--

Item WW16- Nice WW1 3 button pullover shirt. Real nice condition. This one has had shoulder straps added by the manufactuer! Contract date 23 Aug 1918. Looks unissued but there is some loss of the nap in a few places on the back. Not an issue for display at all. First WW1 shirt with straps I have seen..... --$75--

Item WW17- Standard 3 button pullover shirt but shows lots of use. Has wearout spots under the arms, Repair to the left pocket, 3repairs on the front, and some minor goles scattered about. There is also a tear at the left shoulder. This would look fine on a maiquine under a jerkin or coat. It is what it is..... --$30--

Item WW18- Super rare US Army, WW1 wool hospital trousers. These were actually called "Convalescent Pants" and were used in the hospitals. US Army zinc buttons at the fly (2 missing) with a string tie at the top. Some fading at the sides but no mothing, rips, tears or stains. --$30--

Item WW19- Nice WW1 officer's campaign hat. High quality, stiff felt hat. There is no sweatband so no maker mark. There is a paper union tag and someone has put in a felt/wool sweatband. Nice hat for wear or display. -$55-

Item WW20- WW1 officer’s visor cap. This shows lots of use. Missing the sweatband and the visor has some cracks and damage. It is firmly attached though. The edging is almost all gone. There are a few minor stains and one small moth bite that is not visable in use or display. The officer eagle insignia is very nice. Overall, the cap has a great shape though and would go well with a display. Good price for a placeholder until you find a nice one. --$55--

Item WW21- Fairly nice WW1 officer's visor cap. Made by KNOX. Minor staining, snags and dirt. Nothing gross. An honest WW1 officer cap. Firm visor with some wear at the bottom front. Nice insignia and chin strap. -$99-

Item WW22-Nice WW1 enlistedman's visor cap. 3 very minor moth nips on the top and the rest of the cap is clean. Visor is firmly attached and not scratched or bent. Chin strap is there, a bit rough, but at least it is there. One of the side buttons is not correct.The insignia is painted stamped brass. Sweatband is there but coming loose in back. No size tag but it fits a styrofoam head well. Nice maker markings inside. Nice overall cap. -$110-

Item WW23- Nice M1911 US Army campaign hat. This one does not have the laces as they were usually discarded by the soldier in favor of a leather chin strap. Has the correct 5 rows of stitching around the brim edge. There are small slits in the brim where the soldier had made provisions for the leather chinstrap. Nice leather sweatband but no markings. The hat shows use with some soiling and minor moth tracks. There are two very minor holes infront on the brim that really do not detract from use or display. Size tag inside indicates it is a size 7. Overall, a nice representitve WW1 campaign hat. -$74-

Item WW24- Here is a M1911 US Army campaign hat that has the 1916 upgrade of metal grommets for the leather chin strap. Has the correct 5 rows of stitching around the brim edge. Leather sweatband is a little brittle and has no markings. The hat shows use with some soiling and minor moth tracks. There is very minor hole on the side that does not detract from use or display. There is no size tag but it seems small. Overall, a nice representitve WW1 campaign hat. -$74-

Item WW25- Here is another M1911 US Army campaign hat that has the 1916 upgrade of metal grommets for the leather chin strap. Has the correct 5 rows of stitching around the brim edge. Nice leather sweatband but no markings. The hat shows use and has some minor moth tracking. There is a small tear on the rear of the left side crease. Not a serious issue for display. Under the sweatband there is a size tag (size 7) and a union lable. Overall, a nice representitve WW1 campaign hat. -$65-

Item WW26-US Army WW1 overseas caps. These were issued in place of the much loved campaign hats. Have a mix of British made and US made ones. Good condition. Some minor mothing. Suitable for reenacting or display. Small sizes. --$25--

Item WW27-WW1 style cotton breeches. These have the zinc, US Army buttons at the fly. Faded khaki and some wear but good for display. Small sizes.--$25--

Item WW28- Nice solid 9 pocket, mounted infantry ammo belt with pistol pouch. These are getting real hard to find anymore. This one is dated 11/18 and made by LONG. Has a couple of light green stains and 90 years worth of storage dust/dirt. Should clean up nice. The pistol clip pouch is also made by Long and dated 9/18 --$155--

Item WW29-WW1 web pistol belt with the saber hanger. This was used by officers and NCOs. Hard to find these is good condition. This one has seen use but still has lots of life in it. All brass fistures. Marked inside "HQ 86." The brass has no maker marks or stampings. Maybe a Russell manufacture. --$75--

Item WW30-Unissued US Army Browning Automatic Rifleman's belt. These have the 4 BAR clip pouches and a double 45 automatic clip pouch on the belt. There is a steel cup on the right side that was used to hold the butt of the BAR while the rifleman advanced and fired. A really unique WW1 infantry display item. Maker marked and WW1 dated. Some very minor soiling from storage. --$90--

Item WW31- WW1 unissued and 1918 dated US Army 45 automatic pistol clip pouch. Lift the dot snaps and in perfect condition. --$20--

Item WW32- --Out of Stock--

Item WW33- WW1 meat can and condiment can. Both in used servicable condition. Either one --$25--

Item WW34- M1910, lace up leggings. These are hard to find pre-WW1 leggings. Nice condition, used but servicable with the correct, brass tipped laces. --$45--

Item WW35- The standard WW1 legging most often found. Again, good servicable condition with the brass tipped laces. --$25--

Item WW36- --Out of Stock--

Item WW37- Another nice officer's haversack. This one is actually named to a Sergeant, US Army. It is dated 1918 and has a British broad arrow. But is also has another large broad arrow stamp with a US underneith. Interesting. Leather strap and bottom are in great condition. No rips, tears or stains. There are a few minor wear spots on the leather but nothing that would detract from use or display. Rear pocket and button side pocket in addition to the standard inside sections. A very nice example with unique markings. --$125--

Item WW38- Nice item for the WW1 display. An early haversack. These were used in the early 1900s but saw use in WW1 as a useful bag for carrying rations and other items. These have loops on the back for a carry strap. 2 compartments with leather ties. Unit ID has been painted over. -- $20 each--

Item WW39- I have several used but very functional, M1910 packs. They are WW1 dated (dates my choice) and are complete with all the straps and buckles as well as the mess kit pouch. No pack tails. These are quite dirty but no major rips or tears. Nice pack for your collection or reenacting. -$29-

Item WW40- Nice 1918 messkit. No dents or dings. --$24--

Item WW41- Nice 1918 dated canteen with a 1918 dated R.I.A. cover. Great for display. Minor dents on the canteen and stains to the cover. --$27--

Item WW42- Very seldom found, WW1 US Army tent. This is unit marked. Twice! No date or manufacturer markings. It has the correct "sunburst" buttons, although there are a few missing. There are three holes in the center area and one corner is missing. There are stains and dirt but this would be fine for display. The fact that it is unit marked is cool. --$110--

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