Field Gear

Large
Up to Calf Size 17"
$79.95
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Extra-Large
Up to Calf Size 19"
$79.95
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Set
$44.95

Leather Carrier Only
$24.95

This is all the leather gear you need. The set includes belt, Y-straps with hooks, 3 ammo pouches and bayonet frog.

What else could you ask for? All made from first-quality oiled brown cowhide with NOS fittings! All details are there including the internal divider. All at a great price -- Ready to ship!!

Up to 46"
$139.95

Above 46"
$144.95

Mle.1903/14 Ceinturon (waist belt) The Ceinturon is made in both black and brown leather, with the brown being adopted in 1914 as a cost-saving measure. The belt was made with either a double or single-prong metal buckle.

Up to size 46"
$29.95

Above 46"
$34.95

Mle.1888 or Mle.1905/14 Cartouchières (cartridge pouches) The cartridge pouches were made in both black and brown leather, with the brown having been adopted in 1914 as a cost-saving measure. The Mle.1888 cartridge pouches had two rear belt loops and was modified in 1892 with the addition of a twisted metal loop on the top rear of the pouch so they could be used with the J-Hooks on the Y-Straps. The Mle.1905 cartridge pouches used a trapezoidal-shaped flat belt loop on the rear of the pouch with the twisted metal loop on the flap itself. In 1916, the flap was modified with a longer slide on the metal loop, so that it extended beyond the upper horizontal loop, thus preventing the metal loop from accidentally slipping out of the upper horizontal loop.

The theoretical ammunition issue for the poilu carrying the Lebel Rifle was four packets of eight rounds in each of the front pouches, three packets in the rear pouch and an extra four packets that was carried in either the pack or in the pockets of the overcoat, making a total of 120 rounds.

$64.95

Mle.1892/14 Bretelles de Suspension (Y-Straps) The equipment suspenders were made in both black and brown leather, with the brown having been adopted in 1914 as a cost-saving measure. The Y-Straps have three metal Mle.1845 Cochets de Cuivre (J-Hooks) that fix to the twisted metal loops on each of the three cartridge pouches.

$24.95

Mle.1888/14 Port-Baïonnette. The bayonet frog was made in both black and brown leather just like the other leather gear, with the brown having been adopted in 1914 as a cost-saving measure. These frogs were made for the Mle.1886 Épée Baïonnette. The left side of the flap is extended so that the quillion of the bayonet rests on the leather instead of the overcoat. The "Y" shape of the bayonet frog allowed its use with the overcoat and/or tunic tab, which buttoned upwards between its branches and over the belt to help support the weight of the bayonet -- a feature of French military jackets and coats since the later 19th century.

$24.95

This is a reproduction of the correct sling for all rifles up to the 1916/17 time period. This sling was replaced by the simplier version below.

$24.95

This is a new reproduction Rifle sling for the 1886 Lebel Rifle. We make it in both black and brown leather. This is a perfect reproduction of the slings normally used on Lebel rifles throughout WW1. These slings were used to carry the Mle-1886 Lebel rifle. This sling is better made than the originals! Made from highest quality, vegetable dyed leather.

Brown
$19.95

Black
$19.95

Like many European armies, the French issued L'Outil Individuel (company E-tools). Sometimes called Une Escouade Outil Individual (individual squad E-tool), these tools however, were issued by the company, not the squad. Each member of the company was issued a different type of E-tool. In 1914, each company was supposed to be issued 80 shovels, 40 double-headed pickaxes, 40 single-headed picks, 8 axes, 1 folding saw, 4 pair of wire cutters, and 12 serpes for a total of 185 tools. Later during the war, some of this was modified with other specialty tools also being added. And of course, each one of these tools had its own canvas or leather cases that protected the tools when it was not being used. Here, we have the cover for the single-headed pick called Mle.1909 Pelle-Pioche.

$19.95
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$29.95

French M2 Gas Mask

One of each of these masks was issued to each Doughboy and two were to be attached to each litter.

This is not the usual crappy copy that others offer, but a first rate copy of an original in our collection. This is the Mask and Can and carrying cord. Cheaper than others sell just the mask!

$99.95
M2 Mask, Bag, and Can

M2 Mask, Bag OR Can
$79.95
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Can Only
$34.95

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$19.95

When the A.E.F. was sent to France in 1917, they were armed with only the M.1903 Springfield and M.1917 Enfield rifles. Lacking a light Automatic weapon of their own, the AEF was issued the French M.1915 Chauchat Automatic Rifle. Along with the Chauchat came the French weapons accesories such as the Chauchat Magazine Bag.

Our reproduction is an exact copy of the original bag issued to the Doughboys. Made to carry six of the poorly-designed open-sided Chauchat magazines, this bag was carried by the gunner, the assistant gunner, the 2nd assistant gunner and the squad leader of the Chauchat section. It also ended up being used as a handy musette bag by the regular doughboy. It is handy for Grenades, lunch, beer or what have you.

This is the finest quality reproduction ever offered. This is a beautiful bag made of canvas with leather fittings and leather lined.

$64.95

Mle.1877 Bidon (canteen) The Bidon is either a 2-liter or 1-liter canteen, covered with horizon blue or later khaki wool cloth. Both types had two spouts, a large and small, that were stopped with either wood or cork which was secured to the canteen itself with string. The double-sized 2-liter canteen was originally reserved for issue to troops in Africa, but the difficulty of supplying clean water to men in close combat was considerable and it prompted the introduction of the double-sized water bottle to all troops in the summer of 1915. Often two bidons were worn; in the assault, one bottle typically contained wine mixed with water (pinard), the other coffee and tafia spirit.

Why drink from a nasty old canteen when you can get this beautiful reproduction.  Complete with corduroy cover, stoppers and sling.  This is a personal favorite of mine.  You won't be disappointed!