Where to buy
Below are a list Venders that carry US WWII Reproductions
A great vender that sells imported and US made items. They are great quality Reproductions. They have a wonderful reputation for fast shipping, top notch quality products, and wonderful customer service. I myself have purchased from them and the’re extremely helpful and reply to emails quickly.
WWII Impressions has a wonderful reputation. All there products are made in the USA. Although their prices are high you won’t find better quality items.
WPG has a wonderful reputation. They have the greatest amount of WWII reproductions on the Internet. Jerry at WPG is always making new reproductions of any thing you can think of. He is known for cheap but very decent quality items.
Mil-Tec Sturm
Sturm products are sold widely at many different surplus stores and venders. Their products are made in Germany. They have decent prices but their products often have many problems although some of them are of decent quality.
Places that sell their products
And many others
Lost Battalions is well known for having the best German reproductions on the net. Not much is known about there US items but I am sure there top notch. All their items are made in the USA. Their unfortunately currently closed due to the owner’s health problems but there are rumors of them switching owners and re opening.
Below shows the equipment you need and where to buy it.
The M-1941 Field Jacket was introduced in 1941. Its construction was khaki cotton/poplin with an olive flannel lining. It had a Talon or Colmar zipper, covered by a buttoned fly up the front. The collar and wrists had button tabs as did the waist. It served the US Army from 1941-1945. |  |
Where to buy the M-1941 Jacket.
WWII Imp's M41 Jacket The WWII Impressions M1941 Jacket is the best quality M41 Reproduction on the Market. It is made in the USA. Featuring an 100% wool lining and a correct cotton poplin shell. Highly suggested. Priced at $175.00 |
WPG's M41 Jacket The WPG M1941 Jacket is also a very nice jacket with an 100% wool lining and a correct cotton poplin shell. Its perhaps better colored then the WWII Impression version. The sleeves tend to run a bit short but can be let out. The jackets run small so order about two sizes up from your regular jacket size.I highly recommend you buying this jacket. Priced at $95
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New At the Front M-1941 Jacket The new generation At the Front M41 Jacket is a superb reproduction. They are imported but still spot on. Its fit is very close to originals. Its lining is 100% wool and the color is exactly the same as the originals. The shell made of 100% cotton and has the correct OD3 *Khaki* color. They feature correct right side opening Talon zippers. Its two flaws are the shoulder epaulets are a little too short and there is stitching on the cuffs. Price $125 USD.
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ATF Import M41 Jacket The Imported At the Front M1941 Field Jacket an poor reproduction. ATF contracted Sturm to make them. They are much like the sturm jackets but share some differences. Its lining is made of cotton contrary to the originals which were made of wool. Its buttons are a tannish color versus the darker brown color seen on most originals. Another downfall is the shoulder epaulets are a bit to short. If you decide to buy this jacket you must purchase original buttons to replace the old ones. Priced at $59.00 |
Mil-Tec M41 Jacket The Mil-Tec Sturm M1941 Jacket is a poor reproduction. It has a cotton liner, short epaulets, and tannish buttons. Which are all inaccurate to the real M1941 Jacket. If you decide to purchase this jacket you must replace the tan buttons with proper brown buttons. Priced at $59.00 |
note: The At the Front and Sturm M41's reviewed above are the new runs. If you can get ahold of an old run At the Front or Sturm M41 we highly suggest buying it. We don't suggest wearing an Original M-1941 Jacket in the field because they are getting more expensive everyday and it would be a shame if your original got permanently damaged.
Original M-41 brown buttons can be purchased Here. |
Where to buy the M-1943 Jacket
The M-1943 Field Jacket was introduced in 1943. It started to be seen on the front lines in the Fall of 1944. It served from 1943-Korean War. The M-1943 jacket had a sateen outer shell with a cotton lining. The waist was adjustable with an internal drawstring. The wrists could be closed by buttons. The jacket could be closed with six hidden plastic buttons under a fly cover, creating a smooth front. It had Four reinforced cargo pockets, two at chest level and two below the waist line of the jacket. A hood was available that could be buttoned on to the collar. Also a liner was available for cold conditions. |  |
Reproduction M43 Jackets are listed below but we do not discourage you from buying an original one because originals are plentiful and resonably priced. Look on ebay and I am sure you'll find one. Norwegian M43's are accepted too.
WWII Imp's M43 Jacket The WWII Impressions M1943 Jacket is an excelent Reproduction. Its made in the USA as all WWII Imp. products are. Although its expensive you won't find a better reproduction anywhere. Highly suggested. Priced at (jacket only)$180.00, (pants only)$100.00, M-43 Set~$275.00
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ATF M1943 Jacket The At the Front M1943 Jacket is also a top notch reproduction. Although it is foriegn made it can compare with other venders. There are almost no flaws with this jacket. I highly suggest it. M-43 Jacket~$80.00, M-43 Trousers~$50.00, M-43 Set~$130.00
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Mil-Tec M1943 The Mil-Tec Sturm M43 Jacket is an ok reproduction. It has a good fit and correct proportions. Its main downfall is it has a dark OD color and the lining is also a dark OD color. Where as many WWII M43's had a khaki lining and more of a dull OD color. Its materiel is also lower quality compared to other reproductions. Its priced at $62.00.
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WPG's M1943 Jacket The WPG M-43 Jacket is an ok reproduction. It has a proper color and khaki lining. Its built with quality tight mesh materiel. One flaw is that the upper pocket flaps are shaped wrong. Another problem is it is said to not fit like the originals. Its priced at $65.00
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The 1938 wool trousers were standardized in olive drab, light shade based on a 1937 pattern. These had conventional side and hip pockets, and a watch pocket in front, and a button fly. In 1942 a gas flap was added behind the fly. The 1938 Wool Shirt was also adapted by the Army in 1938. It had two large front pockets. In 1942 a Gas Flap was added to it. Both pants and shirt are known to be of Mustard color. |   |
Where to buy the 1938/1937 Wool Uniforms
Although there are many worthy reproductions of the 1938 wool shirt, originals are plentiful and can be acquired cheaply. They can be purchased on eBay and at other places such as military forum, Gun Shows, Flee Markets, Reenactments etc......
WWII Imp's Wool Shirt and Pants The WWII Impressions 1938 Wool Shirt and Pants are an excellent reproduction made in the USA. They are made of %100 wool of the proper OD Mustard color. Although they are expensive they'll serve you well. Highly suggested. Price for the Pants: $145.00 Price for the Shirt: $75.00
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ATF's Wool Shirt and Pants The At the Front reproduction of the 1938 Wool Shirt is of high quality. Although they are imports they are made of 100% wool serge. The cut and patterns are identical to the originals. I highly suggest them. Price for Shirt: $85.00 Price for Pants: $125.00 |
WPG's Wool Shirt and Pants The WPG 1937 Wool Shirt and trousers are high quality reproductions. They are imported but are also high quality made of 100% wool with correct fit and color. These are reproductions of the earlier wool shirt without the gas flap. Highly suggested Price for the shirt $85.00 Price for the Trousers $125.00
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Where to buy the Combat Winter Jacket
The Tanker Jacket also known as the "Winter Combat jacket" was a windbreaker type jacket superior in design to the M41 Jacket. It came in to production in 1941. They were very common among officers and tank crew man who took much of the avalible supply. Many Soldiers and Officiers would have them custom made by a tailor. |  |
WWII Imp's Winter Combat Jacket
WWII Impression's Reproduction Winter Combat Jacket is of great quality. It has the correct colored OD3(khaki)100% Cotton twill shell and an 100% wool lining. It has a Talon zipper. The fit, weight, and cut of the jacket is identical to originals. The jackets are made in the USA. I highly suggest them.
Priced at $185.00 usd
New At the Front Tanker Jacket
The new generation At the Front Tanker Jackets are dead on to originals. They have a correct 100% wool lining and correct OD3 *Khaki* shell. Their fit and cut are the same as originals. They feature a right opening Talon zipper. I highly suggest them. They are priced at $125.00 usd
WPG's Combat Winter Jacket
The WPG Winter Combat jacket is a very high quality reproduction. Although its imported its made of an 100% cotton twill shell and an 100% wool lining. It has a talon zipper. It is a very warm and well made jacket. Its said to have a short cut and have baggy sleeves. Its priced at $75.00 usd You can't get a better jacket for the price. I highly reccomend these.
Mil-Tec's Winter Combat Jacket
The Mil-Tec Sturm Combat Winter Jacket is an ok reproduction. It has a cotton shell of a brownish OD color and a cotton lining vs the originals wool lining. Its cut and fit are fine.
Its priced at $79.00 usd
The 1910 Cover was adopted in 1910 and was used from WWI to the Korean war. It carried a canteen and canteen cup. It was produced in three different colors OD3(Khaki), Transitional(a mix of OD5, OD7, and OD3 materiels), and OD7(dark green). Khaki covers are apropreiete for all WWII impressions. Transtional covers are apropreite for 1942 Impressions onward. The OD Canteen cover started seeing use around the September 1944. |  |
Where to buy the 1910 Canteen, cup and Cover
The 1910 Canteen and cup was designed in 1910. It saw use through WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. There were three versions of the 1910 canteen. The first version was used in WWII. It had a metal cap and was made of aluminum. The 2nd version was made during WWII. It had a black plastic cap and was made of steel. The Third version was identical to the second but had a metal rim going around the center of the canteen. All versions were used in WWII. |
WPG's Metal Canteen and Cup
The WPG reproduction 1910 Canteen and cup are excelent reproductions. There made out of cast aluminum just like the originals. If you don't like the idea of drinking out of original 60 year old WWII canteens I suggest you purchase these.
WWII Imp's 1910 Canteen Cover
The WWII Impressions Canteen cover is an excelent reproduction. They have the correct khaki color. They are made from heavy durable mil spec cotton duck dyed with a sun resistant finish. I highly suggest them. They cost $34.99
ATF's 1910 Canteen Covers
The At the Front Canteen covers are excelent reproductions. They have the correct canvas materiel and wool lining. Highly suggested. They cost $25.00
WPG's 1910 Canteen Cover
The WPG canteen cover is an ok reproduction. It has the correct US stamping and khaki color. The thread holding metal hanger is know to come loose after use. It cost $16.00
Mil-Tec's 1910 Canteen Cover
The Mil-Tec Sturm Canteen cover is an ok reproduction. It has a good khaki color and correct US stamp. The metal hardware is cheaper made then originals. The thread holding metal hanger is know to come loose after use. It cost $16.00
The Type II Service Shoes were introduced to the Army in 1939. The Type II Service Shoes were an ankle high shoe/boot made of tanned leather in a dark red color. The first version of the boot the Type I's had leather soles, but were changed to rubber soles after 1940. They served till the end of the war.
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Where to buy the Type I&II Service Shoes
At the Front Type II Service Shoes
The At the Front Type II are great reproductions. They have the correct shape and correct soles with hobnails. It features chrome tanned russet brown upper leather, a toe cap, a leather sole, a rubber heel, and half soles. The brown finish is known to wear off after use in the field. Other then that it’s a pretty decent reproduction.
Price $110.00 usd or $195 for two pairs
WWII Imp's Type II Service Shoes
The WWII Impressions service shoes are wonderful reproductions. There made in the USA. They feature heavy duty upper leather, fully chromed and vegetable tanned in a Russet shade color. I highly suggest them. Priced at: $150.00
The WPG Type II Service shoes are great reproductions. They have a correct shape and correct soles with hobnails. Even though they are not US made they are great quality and hold up well. I highly recomend them. Priced at: $135 USD
The 1943 Combat boots were made to replace the service shoes and leggings. The boots were developed as part of the M-1943 field uniform, authorized in November 1943. Units started getting these boots in early 1944. Most units had a ready supply of these by the end of the war. The leather was reversed, rough side out, to absorb waterproofing oils and wear better than a polished leather. The GI's often refured to them as gold slippers because they were very comfortable compared to the service shoes. |  |
WWII Imp's 1943 Combat Boots
WWII Impression's 1943 Combat boots are excelent reproductions. They are made in the USA. They are of the right shape with correct soles and hob nails. They feature 100% cotton thread, and high strength rubber heel and sole. Highly recommended. Priced at: $185.00
At the Front 1943 Combat Boots
The At the Front Combat Boots are great reproductions. They are known to hold up well other then sometimes a hobnail or two coming off. They have a correct shape and correct soles with hobnails. They are made of the correct roughout leather uppers, full integral rubber sole, and no internal toecap. Although they are imported they are quality made. I highly suggest them. Priced at: $125.00 or $195.00 for two
WPG's 1943 Combat Boots
WPG's reproduction of the 1943 Combat boots are of superb reproductions. They feature correct soles with hob nails and have correct shape and fit. Although they are imported they are great quality and are know to hold up well. I highly suggest them. Priced at: $99.00 usd
The M1 Helmet was intoduced, as a replacement to the M1917A1 Doughboy Helmet, in 1941. As of 1942 all US divisions in WWII would have been issued an M1 Helmet. It was used throughout WWII up to the Vietnam War. A proper WWII M1 Helmet would be of a dark OD color, with a cork texture, khaki chin straps attached to the swivels and a brown leather chin strap hooked inside the liner. The rear seam helmets were made in November of 1943 but didn't come into heavy use untill after WWII. |   |
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