I got a call today from a woman I talked to sometime last year at a yard sale. I mentioned I was looking for military stuff and she said her dad had some things, but she didn't know what.
I guess she dug them out. I don't have a good idea of what all it is but apparently, he was in the 2nd Infantry division as it's an Indian on a star.
She started out with a canteen cup and the utensils from a mess kit. Not that exciting but I can use the cup, always short on cups. Then some rucksacks which I'm definitely interested in. Some leather things described as arm bands used when shooting the rifle. I have no idea what these might be. Am I missing some crucial thing here? Four garrison caps, one with round corners, a shirt, a long jacket and a more complete uniform with the shoulder patch.
I'm not super interested in the uniforms and expect since they were her dad's she isn't looking to part with them for cheap. Just no idea what these leather things might be. Said there are two of them.
2nd Infantry division isn't one I've seen mentioned a lot either. They were at Normandy on the 7th, so not part of the beach invasion. They were also at the Battle of the Bulge, but I believe they were one of the units forced to retire but they apparently did so in good order.
I'm hoping for more gear so we'll see. Want to make fair offers also, not looking to rip her off, just way out of my expertise on the uniforms.Information
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