U.S. Marine, Combat

PERIOD: 1942 – 1944
HEADGEAR: M1 Helmet w/ liner
JACKET: M1941 Utility Coat, HBT
TROUSERS: M1941 Utility Trousers, HBT
UNDERSHIRT/UNDERWEAR/SOCKS: USMC white under shirt, crew neck.
BELT: web Trouser Belt w/ black open face buckle
BOOTS: USMC Field Shoes “Boondockers”
LEGGINS: Canvas Leggins
FIELD GEAR: M1941 Haversack, Knapsack, Blanket Roll w/ reversible camouflaged Shelter Half (which was not carried for early 1942 period), E-Tool and M1941 Cover, M-1923 Cartridge Belt, Canteen/s and Cover/s, First Aid Pouch, and a leather .45 Pistol Holster as worn by NCOs (squad leaders), Machine Gunners and Mortarmen.

NOTES: Camouflaged reversible HBT helmet covers are available (but not worn for early 1942 period). A Pistol Belt can be substituted for the Cartridge Belt.