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US Army Air Force Sleping Bag -
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two. Sleeping bag technology was
not very advanced during this time period. The bags were heavy and were prone to getting wet.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
The item featured here is a Type A-3 sleeping bag. The basic design is the same as today. One
large zipper opens to allow access to the inside. Multiple black stamped markings are found
in the front and describe information such as the manufacturer, military contract number, date,etc.
This sleeping bad is identified as belonging to the US Army Air Force. The same type was also
issued to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
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detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The name of the soldier who owned this sleeping bag has been black ink stamped to one end. This
was a common practice for the time.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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