World War II Use The Hawley pith helmet became widely used by Marines during the pre-World War II era and early stages of the war, particularly in training environments and in tropical deployments,…

Issued starting in mid-1942 to replace the complex and inefficient M1928 Haversack. It was made to carry the standard Marine combat load- meat can, utensils, spare socks and underwear, toiletries, and a basic…

Let’s take a closer look at the uniforms worn by the 1st Infantry Division during the Normandy Invasion. Click Here for D-Day

The EE-8 Field Telephone was used by the Signal Corps from before World War II through the Vietnam War. It was housed in leather, then canvas, and its last production had a nylon…

This mask was manufactured by The Ohio Chemical & Mfg Co. in October 1944. Read / View

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Recently acquired TASU Co. 1942 Canteen with early Bakelite Cap.(The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company) Aluminum Cooking Utensil CompanyWeareeever.pngINDUSTRYCookwareFOUNDEDOctober 24, 1901FOUNDER(S)Charles M. HallAlfred E. HuntHEADQUARTERSNew Kensington, PA. (1901-1966)Chillicothe, OH. (1966-1987)Richmond, VA. (1987-1989)OWNER(S)Aluminum Company of…