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Description
This photo portrays a Captain of Cavalry, attached to the Third US Army (Patton's 3rd Army) near Metz France in late October/November 1944 engaged in a Trench Clearing Operation.

Uniform:
Officer's Shirt, M1937
Trousers, OD33 Shade
Boots, Parachutist
Field Jacket, M1943

Equipment:
Helmet, M1 Shell (Schleuter Mfg)
Liner, Helmet, General Fiber (Hawley)
Belt, M1936
Pouch, Magazine, M1924 for .45 cal magazines
Pouch, 5-cell for 20 round magazines for the .45 cal M1928 Thompson
Canteen with Carrier and cup
Holster, M1916 for the M1911 .45 cal Auto pistol
Pouch, First aid, Individual, M1924 with Carlisle bandage tin

Weapons:
M1928 Thompson Sub Machine Gun .45 cal
M1911A1 Pistol .45 cal

Description
This photo portrays a Captain of Cavalry, attached to the Third US Army (Patton's 3rd Army) near Metz France in late October/November 1944 engaged in a Trench Clearing Operation.

Uniform:
Officer's Shirt, M1937
Trousers, OD33 Shade
Boots, Parachutist
Field Jacket, M1943

Equipment:
Helmet, M1 Shell (Schleuter Mfg)
Liner, Helmet, General Fiber (Hawley)
Belt, M1936
Pouch, Magazine, M1924 for .45 cal magazines
Pouch, 5-cell for 20 round magazines for the .45 cal M1928 Thompson
Canteen with Carrier and cup
Holster, M1916 for the M1911 .45 cal Auto pistol
Pouch, First aid, Individual, M1924 with Carlisle bandage tin

Weapons:
M1928 Thompson Sub Machine Gun .45 cal
M1911A1 Pistol .45 cal