Issued US M1936 Field Suspenders

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Issued US M1936 Field Suspenders

$22.99
Description

Issued US M1936 Field Suspenders

Note: Genuine issued surplus; expect honest age-appropriate wear consistent with WWII and Korea-era field gear.

Issued US M1936 Field Suspenders

These are genuine M-1936 field suspenders, part of the individual equipment set the US Army adopted in 1936 as it modernized infantry gear ahead of World War II. A pistol belt or cartridge belt alone couldn't comfortably carry a soldier's full combat load, so the suspenders were added to transfer that weight onto the shoulders. They were issued across every branch of the Army, and were especially common among paratroopers, officers, and other specialized troops who weren't issued the M1928 haversack. Clipped to the back, they also let a soldier wear the M1936 musette bag as a rucksack, or as a shoulder bag using the bag's extra strap.

Construction is heavy cotton canvas webbing, typically in the OD #3 khaki-green shade standard to the era, with steel D-ring or spring-hook hardware and brass sliders for adjustment. They saw continuous service from World War II through Korea before being phased out by later load-bearing equipment.

They're a natural fit for anyone building a period-correct WWII or paratrooper impression, completing an M1936 pistol belt or musette bag set, or simply wanting genuine, functional suspenders rather than a modern reproduction.

The Short & Sweet:

  • Genuine issued US M-1936 field suspenders
  • Adopted 1936; served WWII through Korea
  • Heavy cotton canvas webbing, steel hardware, brass adjustment sliders
  • Compatible with the M1936 pistol belt, M1923 cartridge belt, and M1936 musette bag
  • Genuine issued surplus condition
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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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