A
number of versions of footlockers existed among the allied forces,
the ones below were issued to Airborne Officers, NCOs, and various
troopers. Keep in mind that not everyone had the same variant
or design and whomever did, had different variants, colors, and
sizes due to the many manufactors on the warfront effort.
With
the number of different footlockers that were issued and made
by various companies, the stamps, color lots, hardware, and sizes
vary a little from each one:
Crate Syle
Footlocker
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These
seem to be constructed very similar to the ammo crates &
packing crates of the period. |
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Hinge
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Lock
Clasp
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Plywood Syle
Footlocker #1
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This
footlocker seems to be a more reinforced version of the other
plywood footlocker shown on this page. Having the thinner
side handles, lifting it can be difficult, however when shipping,
there is less wasted space between footlockers. All corners
and edges have metal strapping riveted. Along with the metal
edges, the clasps to keep it closed the make the footlocker
a much sturdier box when shipping. |
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Clasp
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Thin
Handle
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Plywood Syle
Footlocker #2
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This
example seems to be one a common footlocker of the US Army.
The corners are reinforced with three straps of metal on each
corner and thicker handles. This style is lacking a full metal
strip of metal on each of the sides compared to the other
plywood style footlocker. |
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One Of The Straps Of Metal On A Corner
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Lock
Clasp
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Footlocker
Tray
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This
shows how the footlocker tray looks inside. Each side has
two finger holes and has a wooden divider in the middle. Like
the plywood footlocker, it has metal bands riveted around
the corners. |
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To
keep with the theme, WWII type reproduction footlockers will be
in displays and events. They can be purchased from a member of
our unit, Harry
Hardin who has done
an outstanding job researching and reproducing these items at
a low cost to the reenactor.
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