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Name Labels for A-2 Leather Jacket
A-2 Leather
Jacket Name Labels. $8.50 each.
Made from leather, and the name is stamped in. First Initial, last
name. Just what your A-2 has been missing! These are custom made by
a fellow reenactor in Ohio who also makes our high quality stencil sets.
Since these are custom made with your name, when you purchase a label, you will
have it shipped to you separately from his shop. The shipping won't take
longer that normal, just comes in from him. Your SOS products will be
shipped from our shop in Selah, Washington. Your custom label might even make it to
you first!
White Uniform Name Tape & Stencil Combinations. Army Service Numbers & Last Name Initial
Stencils.
We have the means to produce custom name tapes and stencils, and also
I.D. stencils for marking uniforms, gear, and equipment! No where else can
you get these great I.D. stencils in this configuration! You can use them over and over again,
either with spray paint, or a more authentic brush application. They come
to you on
thick cardstock just like the originals~ even produced on vintage punch equipment.
You can get the white name tape with the stencil, or just the stencil itself.
We can make any number of combinations for you.
Now you can mark your equipment, uniforms, gear, footlockers, and barracks bags- and authentically keep them
straight at living history events and reenactments! The typical US Army
system in the 1940s had soldiers using their full names and numbers on
footlockers, and an abbreviated number on equipment, such as the last initial,
and the last four digits of the number, i.e. D-8895. The white name tapes
for jumpsuits, or fatigue uniforms were just the last name.
Check the sets below for options, keep in mind the pictures above do represent all the sets, but are not pictured in complete sets:
Full Name (First, Middle Initial, Last) and Army 10 Digit Serial Number $18.00 (As seen in the first picture above) $18.00
Full Name (First, Middle Initial, Last) and Army 10 Digit Serial Number $18.00 (As seen in the first picture above) PLUS Last Name Initial & Last 4 Digits of Serial Number (example: D-8898) $22.00
Last Name Stencil (you get to keep the stencil!) AND 3 White Cotton Name Tapes for Uniforms (example: DIBBLE) $18.00
Since these are custom made with your name, when you purchase a label, you will have it shipped to you separately from our vendor's shop. The shipping won't take longer that normal, just comes in from another location. Any other SOS products will be shipped from our shop in Selah, WA. Your custom label might even make it to you first!
PRE STAMPED STENCIL SETS
Pre-made stencils for your convenience. We have these stencils pre-made and ready to ship. These are great for using on display boards, or marking other commemorative items such as shadow boxes, or on medal displays, even school projects. Stencils are made on hard tag board from a vintage WWII pressing machine! Exactly like the read deal~ all letters are ½ inch high, capitals.
Pre-made Stencils ~Ready to ship:
Dog Tags. Custom made tags for your G.I.
impression. These are made on a period machine by a fellow reenactor using
the correct style tags. We can make any type, from any era 1940-1964.
The layout picture to the left shows the amount of letter number spaces.
You need to provide the information in the boxes below when you submit your
order. Five lines maximum, the graphic above is great to print out, write
on it, then submit the information. We have a link to a great US Army
Serial Number Generator above to help as well.
1944-1946 Style
1943-1944 Style
Full Name, Next of Kin, and Address
We do not have any of the chains shown in the picture to the right. There are some stainless steel beaded chains available, if you want to add these, click the "Add to Cart" button for the beaded chain. A string is all that's needed, and it's period correct too!
Separate Dog Tag Lines with a backslash " / " Example: Bryan K Dibble / 20999345 T41 A / Rachel Dibble / 234 Bugle Lane / San Diego, CALIF. P
Dog Tags will be mailed to you separately from any other Service of Supply merchandise. Just like the stencil sets and the A2 jacket labels, these are manufactured by a fellow reenactor who we contract with. Your dog tags may even show up before the rest of the order does! They are mailed first class, if you need insurance, let us know by email.
Personal Effects Bags (Ditty Bags)
Personal
Effects Bags, or "Ditty Bags" Mostly made
by Red Cross Organizations around the country, these small, but handy, bags were
in every barracks. Our bags are made with great quality HBT fabric in a
dark brown/olive color, and are 11" deep by 9" at the drawstring, tapering down
to 10" at the bottom. The are sewn up the sides, and binding tape keeps
them from fraying on the inside. The bottoms have no seams making them
more durable. The drawstrings are our very own custom SOS 1/2" webbing, in
light OD, same as on our aid pouches and bandoleers. These bags are
indespensable for small gear you're always misplacing. Keep one bag full
of aid material, another for the rifle cleaning kit, and an extra for just
socks! Perfect for events, as you can keep the farby cell phone and
contact case hidden from view, but easy to get at. Cotton material, fully
washable. $10.00 each
Personal
Effects Bag Package, Get a bunch of what
you need to fill out your reenacting kit right here all at once- 1 PE Bag,
1 Soap Tin with 2 bars of soap, 1 toothbrush, 1 comb. All for $14.00
Save $2.50
Plain Plastic Toothbrush.
Authentic looking toothbrushes for reenactors. Something inexpensive, and
doesn't look too farby. These plastic imported toothbrushes are plain
off-white color, plastic, and decent to use. Better than a hot-pink Oral B
your wife sent you off to your last reenactment with. 75¢ each!
Plain Black 5" Plastic
Combs.
Authentic looking combs for reenactors. Something inexpensive, and good
coming out of your trouser pocket. Most G.I.s carried one during the war,
why don't you? These plastic imported combs are bendable black plastic, and
no labels. Improve the footlocker display for cheap! 75¢ each!
Steel Scissors, 3.5"
Nice solid quality pair of scissors for putting in your kit. Has a safety
tip, great for medics, or for your sewing kit, or in your personal effects bag
for trimming hair or nails. Made in Pakistan, but very durable quality
scissors. Leather
covers are made by us here in the shop, the leather cover will vary in color,
but all a good period look. $5.00 with custom made leather cover.
Tin Soap Box
Tin box with hinged lid, stamped "SOAP". Period looking reproduction for
holding small bars of soap. Included two bars of soap, the brand has
changed from the pictures, but it smells good and fits in the case. $5.00
Mirror, Shaving or Signaling.
Stainless steel mirror (made overseas) with
a great Service of Supply reproduction HBT material cover. This little
item is indespensable in a WWII kit. Has a hole put in it to stick it up
on something to use for shaving in the field. Sometimes a string was tied
in it so you could hang it on a branch or off a bunk. The case we make
using HBT material from our Personal Effects Bags. Good looking period
correct materials. Mirror measures 4" x 3".
Utensil Sheaths For Mess Fork & Knife
Utensil Sheaths.
Reproduction mess kit utensil sheaths. These
are commonly missing form M-1928 and M-1910 packs, and are a great item to have
to keep your kit looking good and period correct. Made from the exact
grade of leather, untreated, suede side out, these fit the fork and knife like a
glove. They fit inside the pockets on the mess can pouch, commonly known
as the meat can pouch. The spoon didn't get a sheath, only the knife and
fork. Sewn with heavy 12 wt. cotton thread, they are the spitting image of
the real deal -when it was new! The originals in the photo are of course
70 years old, and have colored with time and use. The reproductions will
darken with time as well. No need to oil or treat them, you don't want
that on your plate.
World War II G.I.
Money Belt. $15.00 each.
Made from khaki cotton fabric and lined with khaki duck canvas. This
money belt is typical of what the troops used to keep their valuables safe from
those Parisian pick-pockets. Has a large pocket for bills, and a smaller
pocket for coins. 12 inches wide, 1" cotton web strap with a nickel
buckle that holds it on very tightly and will not slip. Strap is 36" itself,
which will make it fit up to a 44" waist comfortably. You can trim the
length of the strap, then coat the cut end with super glue to keep it from
fraying. The extra big guys need to ask and we custom
make one for you. Very durable construction, patterned after
the many originals in our personal collection. I have many original belts,
and took the best features from each to make this very useful
reenactor item. No more thick wallets in the back pocket of your class A
pants. Great for stashing that reproduction French money printed from
Hardscrabble Farm, or just packing your smokes or cell phone!
G.I. Neckties, M-1936 and M-1940
WWII black or tan ties.
$10.00 each.
These are both reproduction WWII ties. The
black one is for the early war
impression. It is a copy of the M1936 black tie worn with the class
A uniform prior and just after Pearl Harbor. The second is our version of the M1940 tie. The M1940 tan tie replaced the black tie as
regulation in February of 1942. These black ties measure about 54"
long, the khaki a little longer at about 57".
G.I./ Doughboy Reproduction Shaving Kits.
Faithful reproduction of the typical shaving kits given
out to soldiers by Gillette and other companies, plus church organizations,
advertising companies, the American Red Cross, and many other groups. They gave these to the soldiers in World War I
through World War II. Our copy is made with fiberboard, covered in water
resistant fabric. The khaki fabric is glued on well, and will take
splashing from the sink, although I would not soak it completely underwater! The
black elastic bands are securely fastened in, providing a place for razor
blades, the head of the double edged razor, and the shaft of the razor.
These razors are available in places, but
hard to find these days. Ebay is your best bet. Occasionally we will feature these vintage razors in the
original pages or on the sale page. We have two dates, 1943, or 1918, and an optional kit
without a date. We make them with durable "Baby Dot" snap closures by Scovill, with fabric flaps that fold over
and hold the contents in the kit (although the elastic holds them in well).
Pressed stamped "US" on the outside between the snaps for a great
vintage look!
Handkerchief, G.I. Issue
G.I.
Handkerchiefs. Reproduction
cotton G.I. handkerchiefs. Blow your nose into something authentic!
These handkerchiefs are 14" X 14" with a zigzag stitched hem.
The photo is comparing ours to the picture in Henri-Paul Enjames' book Government
Issue. Each is pre-washed, dyed khaki.
Parachute Cord Bootlaces.
New manufacture cord. Specially cut for
paratrooper boots. Not only cut right, but the center cord is pulled out
at the ends, so it will fit nicely through the eyelets on the boots. If
you have ever tried this with regular cord, you'll see that it doesn't fit
through the eyelets well. We took care of that for you! 72" each,
comes as a pair. $4.00 pair.
Black Elastic blousing bands
with metal hooks for your trousers.
Bands are 3/8" quality black elastic, with metal a black
metal hook and loop sewn to both ends.
These fit all but the skinniest
or fattest legs. Very durable, and with the hook, easy to take off and put
on. These can be used under your combat
jump suit pants or on your class A trousers for a comfortable nice-looking
bloused appearance.
Hangers,
wooden, vintage. Vintage
wooden
clothes hangers for uniforms, shirts, and pants. Vintage wooden hangers that
have the look and feel of the 1940's- some are even that old! Great for barracks impressions, or
just to use in your home closet. Hold up and support valuable uniforms
better than plastic. All hangers in this category have the wooden bar
across it, some have a metal wire with the wooden bar. Sorry, it is not
possible to pull matching hangers, but we do our best to get you some that match
if you order more than one. All of them have the same look and
durability.
Now here's something you really need at a reenactment. We should have
thought of it sooner! Hang the wet sweaty socks, t-shirts, jumpsuits, or
skivvies to dry! How many times have you been at a reeactment and needed
to hang something up? Us, plenty- so when we saw these vintage looking
wooden clothes pins, we knew others would need them too. Add a set of six
pins to your kit. $2.50 pack of six pins.
Reproduction G.I. Sewing Kits. Sewing kits were given to soldiers by countless organizations. From business groups, to the Red Cross. There were countless varieties and at SOS we have at least a dozen different original designs. The one we chose to reproduce features a pocket for a cardboard sleeve with four different colors of thread, and another small pocket for everything from needle packs to scissors or a comb. Our sewing kit comes to you with a needle, three stick pins, a variety of spare buttons (all vintage buttons!), and six large 2" black safety pins. The outer body is light OD/Khaki, and the inside is a tan canvas. An authentic looking Red Cross tag is stamped in, and we bet that most people will think it's a period kit! Very durable, and trimmed off with our custom khaki HBT webbing. A very useful item at reenactments, and looks good for your living history display as well. $15.00 each.
Steel Scissors, 3.5"
Nice solid quality pair of scissors for putting in your kit. Has a safety
tip, great for medics, or for your sewing kit, or in your personal effects bag
for trimming hair or nails. Made in Pakistan, but very durable quality
scissors. $5.00 with custom made leather cover (leather covers
vary in color, but are all period looking- and all leather).
Black 2" Safety Pins.
Authentic looking black safety pins. We use these on bandoleers, and for
the sewing kits. Great to have in your footlocker for all sorts of uses.
Original WWII black 2" safety pins are not safe, the coating that was used is
cancer-causing! Same size and shape as the originals, but slightly
shinier (and won't cause cancer!). $1.50 Set of 6.
Sewing
Kit Spare Thread Card.
Authentic looking card with a wartime date. Extra thread to replace in
original sewing kits, or extra to fit in one of our reproductions. If you
bought a sewing kit from us last year have you run out of thread yet? Four
colors, 12 weight and 20 weight threads. All new thread, 100% cotton. $2.75
each
Scarf, Camouflage parachute section
Vintage Camouflage Parachute
Scarves. $8.00 each.
Made out of real nylon parachute pannels and gores. Each cut
scarf is about 45" by 25" triangular. Great looking scarves
for airborne impressions. Can't verify these are wartime
dates, but the stamp we found is in the second picture. Cut
without hems, will fray slightly, really comfortable around your
neck to protect chaffing from the jumpsuit collar. Add a very
real item to your impression!
New Old Stock P-38 Can Openers.
75¢ each.
Great for reenactments or living history displays to open canned goods.
Easy to use, handy to have!
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