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  Among the specialized items of equipment issued to British airborne troops in WW2, perhaps the most popular with the troops themselves was the airborne smock. The first pattern was modelled on the German parachutist’s jump jacket, which was made to be stepped into and pulled up like a pair of overalls, except that the […]

  Everything you ever wanted to know about the German Belt Buckle!! The German WW11 Belt Buckle was a basic addition to the Soldier or Officer’s uniform. There were well over 100 different types and designs of belt buckles issued in WW2 and even non-military belt buckles were made with a Swastika.  Just about every […]

The German WWII combat harness, suspenders or Y-strap was an everyday standard piece of the German soldier’s equipment during the war to allow the soldier to carry a wide range of heavy gear. This allowed for a more equal distribution of weight onto the soldier’s shoulders so that they could carry more at one time. […]

Ever wonder how you gained so much weight?  Or lost weight? Could be where your are shopping.  Seems that the standard sizes for men’s pants is all over the map!  You think you are a size 36 and that’s what you normally buy but  where do you normally shop?   They’re sizing could be wrong.  Why?  […]

  Tired of not getting want you want for Christmas? If this year you want to be sure to get what is on your Christmas list then you need to make one! On Militarytour you can shop for what you want and save this to your wish list.  Then you can share that list with […]