DRESS UNIFORM
Each member is encouraged to purchase dress uniforms for wear
during living history demonstrations, and other occasions as appropriate.
Dress uniforms, when worn, will depict those normally worn by
501st during May 1944, and will consist of the following or end
of the war.
Eisenhower ("Ike") jacket
Mustard wool shirt
Mustard wool trousers
Cotton khaki tie
Olive/Khaki tank top undershirt – Dutch or original
Standard Overseas Cap with Blue (Infantry)) or Brown/White (Medical)
piping and Paratroop and Paratroop/Glider cap patch
Standard khaki/tan web trouser belt with polished brass buckle
Brown Cap Toe Jump Boots
US and branch insignia
Cut edge WWII type 101st Airborne Division shoulder sleeve insignia
Stripes or officer rank insignia, as appropriate
Through living history events, WWII tactical battles (both private
and public), displays of period accurate uniforms, equipment and
techniques, we honor those Paratroopers, Glidermen who participated
in the drama and tragedy of war, and whose efforts and sacrifices
secured the Allied victory in World War II.
COMBAT UNIFORMS
Depending on time frame of the event scenerio different combat
uniforms will be worn.
D-DAY IMPRESSION
COMBAT CLOTHING
PARATROOPER
Coat, Parachute Jumper, M1942*
Trousers, Parachute Jumper, M1942
Boots, Parachutist, Russet
Cap, Garrison ("Overseas Cap"), Khaki, Cotton or OD,
Wool with infantry piping
Undershirt, OD OR T-shirt, White
Tags, Identification ("Dog Tags"), notched, with neck
chain and extension
Belt, Web, Waist, M1937, khaki w/EM open buckle
Gloves, Horsehide, Riding, M1938 or M1942
Cricket
Brassard, Gas Detection
GLIDERMAN
Coat, Field, M1941
Trousers, Wool Serge, EM, M1937
Shirt, Wool Serge, EM
Shoes, Service, Reverse Upper
Leggings, M1938
Cap, Garrison ("Overseas Cap"), Khaki, Cotton or OD,
Wool with infantry piping
Undershirt, OD OR T-shirt, White
Tags, Identification ("Dog Tags"), notched, with neck
chain and extension
Belt, Web, Waist, M1937, khaki w/EM open buckle
Brassard, Gas Detection
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN TO BERLIN
These items are in addition or substitution for items already
listed.
COMBAT CLOTHING
Jacket, Field, M1943
Trousers, Field, M1943 (rigger-modified)
Armband, 48 Star Flag, Pin-On Type
WINTER CLOTHING (BASTOGNE TO BERCHTESGADEN)
Cap, Wool Knit, M1941 ("jeep cap")
Sweater, Wool, High Neck (5 button)
Scarf, Neck, Wool
Gloves, Wool, OD, Leather Palm
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