Bidspirit auction | Rare Militaria and Collectibles Lot!
Rare Militaria and Collectibles Lot! American Field Jacket with Black IDF Stamp, Original M-1943 Hood, IDF Hygiene Kit, Superior Surgical Canvas Pouches, and Canvas Equipment! - A collection of medical and military equipment items presenting a fascinating mix of surplus gear and American and British aid that reached the IDF in its early years and throughout Israel's wars, alongside complementary period items. The collection includes: * Historical military clothing and American aid: An American field jacket (likely the sought-after M-65 model) — a historical jacket that served in the U.S. Army (for example, during the Vietnam War) and arrived as aid to the IDF. A unique collecting feature: Marked on the front left with a black IDF ink stamp. * Original American military hood (”the hat with ears”): Model Hood for Jacket, Field M-1943. Includes the authentic, illustrated, and clearly legible fabric label with instructions for use (”to be worn under the steel helmet”). A rare and highly sought-after complementary item! * Canvas equipment and IDF / British heritage: Original IDF shaving and hygiene kit: A dedicated, nostalgic IDF canvas pouch for organizing washing and shaving utensils in the field. IDF rigid canvas pistol holster: A quality vintage holster with original metal buckles. Rifle carrying strap (shoulder sling): A quality vintage item, apparently originally from the British Army. Long canvas rifle case: A protective case for a long arm with a shoulder strap and leather accents (apparently a complementary period civilian/hunting item). * Military surgical medical equipment (U.S.A.): 2 units — folding canvas aprons/pouches for surgical instruments: American military pouches dedicated to haemostatic forceps and surgical instruments. Include clear internal printed markings of scissor types for rapid field retrieval. Marked by American manufacturers: Superior Surgical Mfg. Co., Inc. and AL-MFG CO., INC, with item number (ITEM NO - 93212). In varying conditions, the majority well preserved in fairly good+ condition: wear and signs of age, primarily stains and dirt, with no notable tears. 4.1 kg.