Original U.S. WWII Army Marked Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. & Special Services-Marked Catcher’s Glove Mitt U.S. Flags This example retains its original

This example retains its original pillow liner and head straps

The right clog reads BATTLE FOR FRANCE 1944

Here we have an original fluted jacket Vickers Gun made and used during WW1 1914 - 1918

A lovely pair ready for further research and display

with the only issue being that one of the spring clips on the strap is somewhat bent

Original U.S. WWII Army Marked Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. & Special Services-Marked Catcher’s Glove Mitt U.S. Flags This example retains its originalOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G. I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T shirts, boots. For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues