101st & 82nd Airborne WW2

[Figure Mad]

Hi Guys

I have been searching the net for some good images of the webbing and equipment for the 101st & 82nd Airborne WW2, it seems, not to be an easy
thing to find for some reason. So if any body has any, it would be much appreciated.

I also want some info on the badges and insignia for the 101st, I know the 82nd had the flag on the right arm, but I take it the 101st didn’t, also what would have been the tag painted on the side of the helmet, and would there have been any collar/shoulder badges on the M42.

Sorry if it seems a little unknowing of me, I am a complete novice as far as WW2 is concerned, especially these subjects.

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[housecarl]

Have a look on here Dave. http://www.101airborneww2.com/
Hope it helps,
Carl.

 

[JasonB]

This might help with the helmet markings

http://www.101airborneww2.com/insignia3.html

For shoulder patches, you would have the 101st screaming eagle on the left shoulder

http://www.101airborneww2.com/uniforms.html

In fact, just browse through that site, it will probably answer most questions you might have about the 101st AB. I have his book, its excellent.

Heres the mainpage
http://www.101airborneww2.com/index.html

Edit:And Carl beats me to it!

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Guys

Thank you very much, interestingly enough this is one site I knew about, but still no images of webbing on here, thanks again, if you have any other sites they would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Dave

 

[housecarl]

There's this one Dave. http://freespace.virgin.net/martin.russell/airborne.htm
Or there's always reenactors sites, they're quite anal when it comes to authenticity.
Carl.

 

[montythefirst]

In terms of equipment the 101st used the M1936 suspenders and musette bag combination
pics below some troopers also wore shoulder protectors for the normandy jump details below

webbing

Shoulder protectors

these were worn as shown in the pic below

In terms of insignia

helmet insignia

worn on both sides of the helmet

You are correct the 101st didn't wear the U.S flag that was only the 82nd

they wore on their left shoulder the badge below

in terms of collar badges no

officers sometimes wore rank insignia on there shoulders

hope this helps

below are some more reference images for you

a lot more reference material can been found

http://www.atthefront.com/

this company are reenactor outfitters but a very useful site

hope this helps

Simon

 

[Figure Mad]

Simon

I am damn impressed, thank you, I had heard of this site, but couldn't remember it.

Absolute diamond

Cheers

Dave

 

[Ventress]

Very handy, just started the 200mm US Para by Mr Courry!

 

[montythefirst]

Simon

I am damn impressed, thank you, I had heard of this site, but couldn't remember it.

Absolute diamond

Cheers

Dave

your welcome glad to help


simon