For your consideration is this museum quality Interwar Period M1926 Spec 8-31B Wool Service Coat Pvt 66th Infantry Regiment (light tanks) Make, Model, & Description: M1926 Spec 8-31B EM Service Coat; Museum quality piece made of whipcord wool. This coat has a four panel back w/ 2 belt hooks. This particular coat dates May 1935. This puts this piece right in the middle of its MFG window of 1933-37. The WWI Tank Corps SSI was worn by any of the old WWI Tank Corps units that was organized and redesignated Armored Infantry units after being trained at the Infantry Tank School at Camp Meade & later Fort Benning, GA. 1st Tank Regt was reorganized and redesignated as the 66th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks) on October 25, 1932 at Camp Meade. COATS OVERALL CONDITION; PRE WWII MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE This coat is definitely a museum quality piece. Army, tracing its lineage back to the formation of the 301st Tank Battalion in World War I. 66th Infantry Regiment (light tanks) HISTORY 1918 through 1928 The lineage that led to the 66th Armor Regiment began in August 1918 when it was organized in France as provisional tank brigades, which underwent a series of redesignations and consolidations during the interwar period due to post-WWI legislative changes. Late 1920s: The unit maintained interwar structures until reorganized into the 1st Tank Regiment in 1929, paving the way for later armored designations before World War II. 66th Infantry Regiment (light tanks) HISTORY 1928 through 1940 Between 1928 and 1940, the unit that became the 66th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks) underwent multiple re-designations due to the post-WWI abolition of the Tank Corps, eventually forming the core of the U. Army’s modern armored force. Due to legislative restrictions abolishing a separate tank branch, the unit received an infantry designation. On October 25, 1932, it was officially reorganized and redesignated as the 66th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks). The headquarters company was temporarily inactivated on September 1, 1938, at Fort Meade. 1940: The headquarters company reactivated on January 10, 1940, at Fort Benning, Georgia. On July 15, 1940, the entire unit was converted, redesignated as the 66th Armored Regiment, and assigned to the newly formed 2nd Armored Division under Brigadier General George S. 1932 Infantry Tank School; ————– In 1932, the U. Key Events of 1932 and the Tank School Transition. Relocation to Fort Benning: After operating at Camp Meade since 1927 (following initial tank training presence established around 1919), the Tank School was moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1932. Re-designation: By 1933, the program was formally re-designated as the Tank Section of the Infantry School. Unit Changes: Concurrently, the 1st Tank Regiment at Camp Meade was reorganized and redesignated as the 66th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks) on October 25, 1932.
For your consideration is this Pre WWII M1926 Spec 8-31B Wool Service Coat Machine Gun Troop, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Cavalry Brigade 2nd Cavalry Division Description: Design: A four-pocket olive-drab wool service coat featuring a notched lapel that could also be buttoned completely closed at the neck with a throat tab for winter weather. Timeline: Evolved from the original 1926 M1926 specification (Spec 8-31), transitioning through Spec 8-31A, updated to Spec 8-31B in 1933, and later succeeded by Spec 8-31C (1937) and Spec 8-31D (1940) leading into World War II. Material: Typically constructed of whipcord wool fabric with a cotton silk mix lining Usage: Widely worn by U. Army enlisted personnel during the interwar period from 1930 through 1933 alongside matching wool breeches, service caps, and wool shirts. Coat Contains. M1926 Spec 8-31B Wool Service Coat. M1926 Type II Collar Disc. “US 2″ Yellow Twill Disc. M1926 Type II Collar Disc. “MG Crossed Sabers” Yellow Twill Disc. 2nd U. Cavalry DI Screw Back x 2. Qualification Badge. SWORD (Sterling Silver). WWI Medal History of MG Tr, 2d Cavalry Regiment The Machine Gun Troop of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, during the 1930s, maintaining horse-mounted machine gun capabilities before the U. Army transitioned toward mechanization. Garrison: Fort Riley, Kansas. Role: Provided heavy firepower (machine guns) to the horse cavalry regiment. Transition: In the early 1940s, as the U. Army reorganized and mechanized, traditional horse cavalry machine gun troops were phased out or restructured into modern mechanized reconnaissance and weapons units.
German iron cross 800 silver 1922 Danzig Coat of arms Germania Gdansk Poland Woman with sword 46x35x7 mm Stamped 0.800 silver 15 g? 1758. Thank you for your time in opening the page and reviewing my items! If you have any questions – please write me! Do you always want to be the first to see new interesting items? Subscribe to my items, add to your favorite sellers. Be the first to see, win and enjoy the win!
This is an original. Imperial Japanese Army Type 5 (Showa Type 5) wool greatcoat. The collar insignia identifies the original owner as a. A non-commissioned officer (NCO) responsible for leading small units and training soldiers in the Imperial Japanese Army. 1937 marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, when Japan began its large-scale military campaign in China. This greatcoat was manufactured during that pivotal year and represents an authentic piece of early WWII Japanese military history. Unlike the later Type 98 greatcoat, the Type 5 model was made from thick, high-quality wool and offered excellent protection against severe winter conditions. Because it was expensive to manufacture, it was eventually replaced by a simpler and more economical design, making surviving Type 5 examples increasingly desirable among collectors today. Original Arsenal and Issue Markings. The inside of the coat still retains several original Japanese arsenal and inspection markings. Manufactured in Showa 12 (1937). Main Arsenal Inspection Passed. Even more importantly, the interior also bears hand-written ownership markings. “Abe Juichi” . These original handwritten inscriptions connect the coat to the individual soldier who once wore it, transforming it from a military uniform into a tangible piece of personal history. Original Type 5 Imperial Japanese Army greatcoat. Original Corporal (NCO) collar insignia attached. Original arsenal stamps and handwritten name remain visible. Moth damage, small holes, stains, and signs of age are present. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition. Considering that this coat is nearly 90 years old, it remains an impressive surviving example of an early Imperial Japanese Army winter uniform. Military uniforms with a confirmed production year, original arsenal markings, rank insignia, and a named owner are becoming increasingly difficult to find. An excellent addition for WWII militaria collectors, museums, reenactors, or anyone interested in Imperial Japanese Army history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Eagle WWI Poland WW1 ring Polish Legions World War I coat of arms army Legiony Polskie Size 14 bronze silverplated 23 mm 4.8g. Original item museum level! Subscribe to my items and you will automatically receive information about the most interesting items. If you are interested in my items – add me to your favorite sellers. You can make price offers! I will consider all offers!
Pre-War US Army Khaki Cotton Service Coat. 36 Ex-L (X-Long) Enlisted Uniform 1935. Includes belt keepers and inner USA buttons. Excellent antique condition, cotton web belt and outer buttons are missing. Pictures serve as part of the description. Cleaning is recommended for all our items before wearing. Most items come from storage. With honor, gratitude, & respect. You will receive monthly newsletters with the latest sales and events!
Ring Poland WW2 Eagle WWII Polish Army Coat of arms Polska Europe Jewelry Set Silver-plated Bronze Size 14 23 mm 6.9g Medalion 21×14.5 mm 1.2g Poczta 32×26 mm? 3072. Do you always want to be the first to see new interesting items? Subscribe to my items, add to your favorite sellers. Be the first to see, win and enjoy the win! Thank you for your time!
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WW2 Poland WW1 wwI WWII Eagle Metal postcard Polish Legion Coat of arms Polska Trench art Pocztowka Aluminium 140×91 mm 25.8g Pin Bronze 17x13x5 mm 0.9g? 3124. Do you always want to be the first to see new interesting items? Subscribe to my items, add to your favorite sellers. Be the first to see, win and enjoy the win! Thank you for your time!
Ring Poland WW2 WWII Eagle Polish Army Pendant Coat of arms Polska Europe Jewelry Silver-plated Bronze Bog z nami Size 10 19.85 mm 3g Badge 25x18x4 mm 2.1g Poczta 32×27 mm? 3080. Do you always want to be the first to see new interesting items? Subscribe to my items, add to your favorite sellers. Be the first to see, win and enjoy the win! Thank you for your time!