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2nd RANGER BATTALION 1944 UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT LIST

                    UNIFORM
       * denotes Ranger diamond patch on left sleeve
         + denotes exclusive to elite units, including Rangers.

      Jacket, M1941, Field, OD*
      Jacket, Combat, Winter (Tanker)*
      Belt, Khaki; open face black buckle
        Undershirt, OD (not white), Type A or Tank top style

A Shirt, Wool, OD, EM or officers   (mustard shade)
      Trousers, Wool, OD                        (mustard shade)

B Jacket, HBT*, 1st pattern OD #3 or 2nd pattern OD #7
       Trousers, HBT, 1st pattern OD #3 or 2nd pattern OD #7

C Jacket, M1943, Field, OD*
     Trousers, Combat, M1943

                          HEADGEAR
     Cap, Overseas, Wool, OD with blue (infantry) piping
    Cap, HBT
     Cap, Knit Wool, OD (jeep cap)
     Helmet, Steel, M1, with khaki chinstrap
       Liner, M1, with leather chinstrap
     Net, M1 Helmet

                                 FOOTGEAR
       Boots, Brown Corcoran (jump boots) +
      Boots, Low Quarter Service, roughout
      Leggings, M1938, Dismounted, OD #3
      Socks, Wool, OD

                        COLD WEATHER
     Sweater, Wool, high neck, OD
     Scarf, Wool, OD
     Gloves, 1 pair, Wool or wool uppers/leather palm

                  EQUIPMENT

Belt, Cartridge, M1923, Dismounted (for M1 Garand)
Belt, Pistol M1936                (for pistol, M1 Carbine)
Suspenders, Field, M1936, OD
Haversack, M1928 with meatcan & pack carrier
Bag, Field, Canvas, M1936 (Mussette)
Bag, M5 ,Gas Mask ,Waterproof

Canteen cover, m1910 / 1942, Dimounted, OD #3
Canteen, M1910 / M1942
Cup, Canteen, M1910
Mess Kit, with fork, knife, and spoon
Pouch, First Aid Packet, M1910
Bandage, Carlisle, for M1910 FA Pouch
Knife, Fighting Commando, Type V-42 +
Sheath, Leather (for V-42 Knife) +
Knife, Trench, M3
Scabbard, M8, OD ( for M3 knife)
Bayonet, M1903, 10" or 16" blade (M1903, M1 Garand)
Tool, Entrenching,         M1910 or M1943
Cover, Entrenching tool, M1910 or M1943
Shelter half,canvas, with wooden tent pegs (4) and pole

Vest, Invasion OD #7 (worn mostly by NCOs & officers)

      APPROVED WEAPONRY
         of the 2nd RANGERS
                     PISTOLS
US Pistol,          Cal. .45                 M1911 ACP
US Pistol,          Cal. .45               M1911A ACP
         (Pistols carried mostly by NCOs & officers)
           RIFLES & CARBINES
US Rifle,            Cal. .30, M1             Garand
US Rifle,            Cal. .30, M1903       Springfield
US Rifle,            Cal. .30, M1903A3   Springfield
US Carbine,        Cal. .30 M1

               SUBMACHINE GUNS
M1928 or M1A1, Cal. .45                 Thompson
M3or M3A1,        Cal. .45                "grease gun"

LIGHT MACHINE GUNS & AUTOMATIC RIFLES
M1919               Cal. .30 Browning machine gun
M1918             Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.)

                HEAVY MACHINE GUNS
M2                     Cal. .50 Browning machine gun

All weapons should be blank adapted if practical.

NEED HELP?
Questions or comments regarding authenticity of WWII era uniforms, equipment, and weaponry can be forwarded to the following members.

Sgt Burnett [email protected]

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