swpa19
06-06-2009, 05:20
As I've stated in past threads, at one time I was a serious cartridge collector. Also, at one time I collected historical Uniforms and Weapons (mostly long-guns). My collection was in conjunction with a friend of mine who collected original and reproduction uniforms and weaponry form 1774 to 1866. Mine started with the Spanish American War through Viet Nam.
Ive since donated, sold and given away most of the uniforms. I still have some Korean era, WWII, and remnants of the blue infantry uniforms of the Spanish American War.
The weaponry was sold to relatives, friends and collectors.
I came across this photo at an R.O.T.C. demonstration in the early 90s.
It may be hard to make out.
Right to Left:
Spanish American War. 30/40 Krag Carbine (C designation on barrel)
WW I. Springfield manufacture 1903A3. Stock branded USAMTU.
WW II. Remington manufacture U.S. Rifle M-1 (Garand).
KOREA. Underwood manufacture M-1 Carbine. Its not really noticible here but individuals "fatigues" were HBT (Herringbone Twill) with 4 front pockets. Boots were original two buckle combat boots.
COLD WAR. Springfield manufacture M-14 (M1A) Cold Weather Field Uniform, the headgear for this particular uniform would be the "pile" cap or "Ridgeway" Cap. I had neither that would fit his big head.
VIETNAM. Womens Army Corps Hot Weather Field Uniform.
VIETNAM. M16A1 Rifle was not mine, came from the Armory of the R.O.T.C. Battalion (which was probably procured from one of the local NG/RES units) Uniform is late 60s Poplin Ripstop, Jungle Camo with zippered fly, combat uniform.
Ive since donated, sold and given away most of the uniforms. I still have some Korean era, WWII, and remnants of the blue infantry uniforms of the Spanish American War.
The weaponry was sold to relatives, friends and collectors.
I came across this photo at an R.O.T.C. demonstration in the early 90s.
It may be hard to make out.
Right to Left:
Spanish American War. 30/40 Krag Carbine (C designation on barrel)
WW I. Springfield manufacture 1903A3. Stock branded USAMTU.
WW II. Remington manufacture U.S. Rifle M-1 (Garand).
KOREA. Underwood manufacture M-1 Carbine. Its not really noticible here but individuals "fatigues" were HBT (Herringbone Twill) with 4 front pockets. Boots were original two buckle combat boots.
COLD WAR. Springfield manufacture M-14 (M1A) Cold Weather Field Uniform, the headgear for this particular uniform would be the "pile" cap or "Ridgeway" Cap. I had neither that would fit his big head.
VIETNAM. Womens Army Corps Hot Weather Field Uniform.
VIETNAM. M16A1 Rifle was not mine, came from the Armory of the R.O.T.C. Battalion (which was probably procured from one of the local NG/RES units) Uniform is late 60s Poplin Ripstop, Jungle Camo with zippered fly, combat uniform.