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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
A large part
of being in a living history organization is just that, the living
history. The personal aspect of World War II is probably greater than any
war in that everything; uniforms, gear, footlockers, etc. were stylish and
part of the pop-culture of the time. The 5th Ranger Battalion is becoming
one of the leaders of living history display, and whether it be in camp or
in period barracks, we stay as 1940's accurate as possible. Personal hygiene
items, period cigarettes, and other personal goods, whether in your
haversack or in a footlocker will only help to accentuate your
interpretation.
Below are some suggested personal items that you will
eventually need and/or are items that you can purchase if you wish to add
to your interpretation.
5th Ranger
Infantryman Personal Equipment
2 M1934 U.S. Army "mustard" Blankets (required for barracks
interpretations)
Plain, white sheets and pillow sham (required for barracks
interpretations)
Wooden shower clogs with canvas straps
WWII "crate" or "plywood" style footlockers with
tray...painted olive with U.S. marking
WWII U.S. Army Barracks or Duffle Bag(s)
WWII U.S. Army Shelter Tent in OD#3 (one-ended) or OD#7 (two-ended, button
up and required for camping situations)
WWII U.S. Army Canvas and Wooden-Framed Cot
Sewing Kit
Plain white or light olive "huck" wash towels and hand cloths
Period G.I. undershirts (issue light green "A" shirts or white
thin-collared "T" shirts) and under shorts
Period G.I. winter long underwear shirt and trousers in natural or light
OD
Canvas and Rubber 1942 overshoes
Safety or straight razor, shave mug, shaving soap or brushless cream
Period toothbrush and toothpaste or tooth powder
Parade-gloss brown shoe polish or cream with brush and applicating
rag
A typical private-purchase style
World War II footlocker with wallpapered interior. Contents include
hygiene items to include shave cream, a jack knife, tooth powder, shaving
brush, polishing cloth, hair tonic, razors and soap dish. Also inside are
period books, a rosary, sewing kit, cigarette paraphernalia, flask, extra
belt, hair trimmer, eye glasses, socks, etc.
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