M1945 webbing Post World War 2 Cross suspenders. complete with all straps and buckles. , in 1945. This is a wonderful example of an unissued and rare piece of equipment. Jul 25, 2015 · In the last months of WW II the US Military fielded the M1945 Field Pack. These packs were used by the United States military in the Jun 9, 2013 · If you have ever seen the M14 ammo pouches and the way they are held closed, the M1944 fittings work the same way. Original US Army issue most are dated from the 1950's. click on photos to enlarge. A great piece of militaria for a Korean War Impression or display! M-1945 Cross Suspenders, No Padding. We have multiple quality control checks throughout production, and each pocket or pouch is test fitted with the clip or magazine it was designed for. M1945 Combat Field Pack. e052. has a rubberized cloth liner that is a little stiff, but is still pliable. free shipping in the u. Even though the metal is thin, the buckles are very tightly sewed. This is the M1945, WWII style shelter half made of medium weight cotton duck in OD#7 with a triangle at both ends to close the tent. I got my original M1945 in about 1960. Thanks! P. I show how to attach the M 1945 combat field back to the M 1945 cargo pack. Feb 17, 2020 · In this video I show how to attach the dismounted cartridge belt to the M 1945 combat field pack and cargo pack Nov 17, 2024 · WW2 Original US Army Military M1945 M45 Lower Pack Backpack. Jul 9, 2024 · Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for US Army WWII / Korean War M1945 Field Pack Suspenders OD Green M-45 M1944 WW2 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Original M1945 Field Pack Suspenders in Olive Drab canvas with good metal hardware. M1945 FIELD & CARGO PACK. The larger of the two rectangular fittings slips over the smaller rectangular fitting and the canvas strap slides through to hold it together. Original Item: Selections vary in age from late WW2 through the early 1950s. Tested by the Quartermaster Research and Development Center as a replacement for the M1945 webbing, the EX-54 load carrying system evolved into the M1956 field gear that was used throughout the Vietnam War. Sold out Customer Reviews. The shop actually sold me some coarse horsehair type straps that I believe were French to make do until I found the M1945 suspenders Genuine U. D. Within this section you will find Vietnam War era Load Carrying Equipment, Radios, Canteens, Entrenching Tools, Ammunition Carrying Equipment, First Aid Kits, Holsters, plus extra items carried in the field. Unit price / per . Jan 26, 2024 · WWII Korean War US Army Army Soldier M1945 Field Combat Cargo Pack Bag Equipment. These suspenders are often referred as M1943 suspenders by collectors as they were introduced in 1943 and because the construction is very different as US Army M1944 combat pack, these are the first model combat pack introduced into the US Army during WW2 . The Field Pack (upper) has a waterproof liner, interior divisions, and numerous straps to close the USGI original M-1945 cargo pack in excellent condition…. Notes: 1. This pack is unissued in very good condition with U. Last variant of the M1936 suspenders, late 1944 / Early 1945 pattern with OD7 canvas webbing. Army M1945 upper combat field pack & M1945 suspenders. 00 USD. Jun 21, 2007 · The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the M45 packs and used in Korea, the 2 ammo pouches in the pics are also M1956 webbing and the belt looks to be an M1961 USMC belt, all commonly used in Vietnam. Later issue with padding. This is the EX 54-17 magazine pouch, as used with the EX-54 Load Carrying System, the predecessor to the M1956 web gear. Original Korean War Era M1945 Pack set including the lower Cargo Pack attached as well as M1945 Suspenders. Regular price $65. Sale. Especially the pack. BTW, were you looking to add a US Army M1945 haversack & knapsack to the ensemble? Armynavysales carries military surplus like these M-1945 U. shows average use and wear with light staining and fading. canvas. The M1945 gear delivered some needed improvements but was not well liked by soldiers during the conflict in Korea. Made by Biscane Tent and Awning Co. Seller's other items Seller's other items. military issue cargo field pack dated 1950. Opex? by Ubique. A Marine might have packed even old WWII-era gear just because it was thought of as salty. or 4 interest-free payments of $17. The lower cargo pack is a modified M1944 cargo pack which is maker marked Harian and dated 1944. This means the color on the webbing and gear might vary in all the glorious colours of the stained sweated-or-bled-on colour palette. 09-02-2014, 06:07 PM #3. Ships from Tampa, FL. Overall, Very Good to Excellent condition. Offered in surplus usable condition, free of major defects, but expect wear from age and use, and may have a Armynavysales carries military surplus like these M-1945 U. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. ***sold*** I show how to attach the dismounted cartridge belt, to a m1945 combat field pack. guaranteed original. Thursday November 12th, 2015 admin World War II, Post WWII, Load-Carrying Equipment, Backpack & Rucksack 47,564 views “M-1944” Pack Set. Mar 15, 2016 · The seller mentioned that the straps were altered to not need to be used with the M1944 combat suspenders, but I just want to be sure that everything else looks okay Anyways, if you can let me know what was changed and if anything needs to be done to fix it, please let me know. com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Showing how to Attach the combat suspenders to the M1945. Is this video we take a look at the M-1945 Combat field pack and cargo pack that was used during the Korean War by the United States Army . The M1945 pack sections buckle together. Jul 7, 2015 · Dear Fellows: I have an M1945 Combat Pack, with suspenders, and an M1923 cartridge belt, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to wear them properly!! Can someone either post some good photos, or point me in the right direction to get help on how to set it all up? Thanks in advance, ERIK WW2 U. Although this was US Army M1943 combat strap suspender harness. US $69. Apr 20, 2014 · All the pouches shrunk and the webbing and tabs expanded which meant they didn’t fit in the buckles. Revised Design: The system included a Combat Pack and a Cargo Pack, similar to the M1941, but with better integration and additional attachment points for gear. EX-54 Load Carrying Equipment. Infantry combat suspenders. Tested by the Quartermaster Research and Development Center as a replacement for the M1945 webbing, the EX-54 load carrying system evolved into the M1956 field gear Jun 22, 2018 · These suspenders were modified from M-1945 Suspenders by some Europe countries (highly probably Greece) that received US military assistance in the Cold War era. GORUCK’s M22 pays homage to that bag, bringing in all the features that made it amazing—including exterior pockets, a top-loading design, and front buckles that keep Original Item: Only One Available. Marked with manufacturer's name and contract date. 16" X 10" X 6". or Best Offer. The original Marine webbing in Vietnam was the old WWII M1945-webbing. ” This pack is in an overall very nice condition with good canvas, straps, tabs and clips. New. s. The M1943 or M43 webbing was introduced at the same time as the M1943 uniform and is often called M43 webbing/M44 webbing or M1943 webbing/M1944 webbing. These where designed to fit onto the bottom of the M45 combat pack and where often seen strapped onto the sides of vehicles, We have a few available so they will differ slightly from the picture. Many NATO countries used this radio, and some, such as West Germany, manufactured their own webbing components for the carry system. These are the first model of combat pack, they connect to the lower pack differently to the later M1945 combat pack. The U. The cargo pack belongs to the original Combat Field Pack M-1945 set, but may also be separately used as a carrying bag. It replaced the general issue M1928 Haversack and the M1936 Musette Bag that was most widely associated with paratroopers. All are in used condition and have some writing on them in a marker pen, some of the writing is in Korean. All newly listed stock added within the last 30 days will now show 'NEW'. This is a M1945 field & cargo pack, which was introduced in April 1945 and was a refined version of the M1944 field & cargo pack. Sold out. USGI M-1945 Field Cargo Pack New, Old stock Made by Foster Co Dated 1950 Dimensions: 15" long x 8 " wide x 9" deep Rubber flap inside Sep 2, 2014 · Looks like a predecessor to the later rear webbing pouch, the one we Aussies call the 'bum bag'. This Pup Tent shows use and age and has all the metal buttons. od web construction. There are several modifications: British Army Issue 44 pattern Jungle Webbing Olive Haversack Large Pack In stock. M-1945 Cross Suspenders, With Padding. Greetz David Welcome to the M1 Militaria 'U. Dec 31, 2006 · Guys and Girls here's another question that tends to cause outrage amongst the collective. Great photos Opex! US Military M1945 Upper Combat Field Pack. Jul 12, 2024 · Buy M1945 Belt US Vintage M1936 Waistband WW2 Tactical OD Green Canvas Webbing Replica of WWII Field Equipment: Shop top fashion brands Belts at Amazon. Condition M1945 field pack. Aug 14, 2024 · Further Modularity: The M1945 Combat Pack System was an evolution of the M1941, retaining the two-part system but with improved attachment mechanisms and load distribution. Used in good condition with all parts and pieces intact. treated the same. Listed on Feb 13, 2025 Nov 17, 2014 · I bought a M1945 pack in 1967 from " Wakefields" an outdooor/camping retailer, but you couldn't really use it without the proper suspenders. ink stamp to front, retains its webbing straps & shoulder straps attached and its original inner rubber throat liner that is still soft, instructions still present and visible, clear makers marks inside and was manufactured by Arakelian Co and is dated 1951. Most are dated 1948 and up. wwii m1945 cargo field pack. No fraying or dry rot. actually most look they are like new’ , as they have been stored properly for @70+years in Europe. Corp, 1951. it's replica ww2 US Army M1945 Backpack Korean War Tactical Backpack ; size :32cm*27cm*8cm,This backpack can be connected to the M1945 subcontracting bag using an X-shaped strap, which is the perfect combination ; made of 100% cotton Non-waterproof high quality Feb 13, 2025 · This Militaria item by GearRack has 25 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Buy ZWJPW-WW2 US ARMY KOREAN WAR M1945 PACKAGE COMBINATION M1945 UPPER BAG WITH T-SPADE and other Casual Daypacks at Amazon. com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Jan 10, 2022 · I ask because issue pouches of that time were heavily impregnated with a waterproofing solution which makes them somewhat stiffer than non-treated webbing and sometimes even feels tacky to the touch. Used GI M1945 WWII Field Pack Grade II These packs saw action! The M-1945 Combat Field Back Pack attaches to the M-1945 combat suspenders (sold separately) and there is also a lower pack (sold separately) In 1943 the US Army introduced the darker green coloured webbing this new colour was officially called OD#7 (olive drab number 7). th Sep 13, 2019 · You are looking at a WW2 US Infantry Gear, M 1945 combat field pack with a cargo field pack attached and an M 1943 E-tool carrier with a 1943 E-tool slid ins - US WWII-Korean War, Army, M1945 Field Pack Set, Complete: Original era manufacture. Compared to an original, the fabric and buckles are thin, and the inside flap is not rubberized. Notice how the suspenders are marked with signal flags, indicating a relationship with communications equipment The inner rubberized liner is stiff as expected for its age. The cargo bag could be detached and left behind in the rear as the troops move fo it's replica ww2 US Army M1945 Backpack Korean War Tactical Backpack; size :32cm*27cm*8cm,and backpack is very comfortable and the strap can be adjusted; made of 100% cotton It fits the original, but Non-waterproof high quality; This bag can be used with a strap and M1945 lower bag, or can be used independently The U. Carbine 15rd Magazine Pouch. The combat field pack belongs to the original Combat Field and Cargo Pack M-1945 set, but may also be separately used as backpack. 99. S. supplied the South Vietnamese Army with surplus stocks of the cotton M1945 load carrying equipment in the early stages of the war. Considering how cost prohibitive a truly accurate reproduction of a M1945 back pack would cost, this is a reasonable copy. 2 x attachment points on the lid for the The webbing and canvas are matched to original fabrics, and professionally finished and color-fasted. but hard to read. Dec 16, 2022 · The M1945 Field Pack was an ultra-tough and versatile pack issued to U. Regular price Sale price $65. Carbine 30rd Magazine Pouch. Used in good condition. M1923 Ammunition Pouch. Official designation of Pack, Field, Cargo M-1945 is constructed of sturdy OD#7 canvas. Combat field pack The M 1945 combat field pack was a two part, pack system that had a cargo pack attached Original Item: Selections vary in age from late WW2 through the early 1950s. Field Gear & Webbing' sales page. The upper pack is stamped and dated “Atlantic Prods. Have seen other material like a BAR sling, etc. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world I show what’s the difference are in the M 1945 combat field pack and the M 1944 combat field pack. However, the attachment of the combat field pack to the suspenders was not good and as result ARVN soldiers routinely carried the pack on a separate set of shoulder straps. The use of the M44/45 pack during WW2. Dark OD canvas material, with all straps and fittings intact. The hardware is made by a combination of three US companies, all of whom made it during WWII. Quartermaster Research and Development Center, Experimental Individual Load Carrying System, pp9-10 Jul 12, 2024 · Buy M1945 Belt US Vintage M1936 Waistband WW2 Tactical OD Green Canvas Webbing Replica of WWII Field Equipment: Shop top fashion brands Belts at Amazon. In stock US M-45 M1945 Olive Green Canvas Cargo Bag Original M1945 Field Pack Suspenders in Olive Drab canvas with good metal hardware. Original WWII issue Tent, Shelter Half, New Type JQD 593B. Armed Forces during WWII, complete with multiple pockets, interior organization, and amazing storage space. Oz. All parts and pieces are intact and working properly. Rubber lining. Features: Four metal rectangle loops on the front, back and sides which the lower pack would connect onto (lower pack not included). 50 available with Learn more. The upper field pack has a faint 1945 date. 1. Older style without the shoulder padding. Introduced late in WWII, and patterned from the USMC M1941 pack system, being a great improvement over the WWI era, M1910-1928 pack system. Heavy duty O. This bag contains the m1945 upper and lower bags and a 1945X strap. Earl Liew says: April 21, 2014 at 12:26 pm. com. These suspenders are often referred as M1943 suspenders by collectors as they were introduced in 1943 and because the construction is very different compared to the earlier M36 suspenders. Attached is the only known photo I have in my collection of the M44 being used by a 2nd Infantry Div GI in Domazlizce in Czechoslovakia in late April 1945 Any further Last variant of the M1936 suspenders, late 1944 / Early 1945 pattern with OD7 canvas webbing construction and shoulder pads. You can combine them or use them separately ; The upper and lower bags are linked by an X-shaped strap, and all accessories are made of iron ; made of 100% cotton Non-waterproof high quality. worldwar-military (2642) 100% positive. 1945 dated. Be the first Apr 22, 2024 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Mar 14, 2019 · I think I know the purpose - these are necessary for wearing the backpack for the PRC-10 radio set. M1942 First Aid / Compass Pouch. . So I would have had to get british M1937 pack straps to make it usable. 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