USMC014 Marine Firing his Garand K&C WW1 Airborne Infantry in M-43 Jacket

Airborne Infantry in M-43 Jacket

This “Handschar” NCO is definitely making his point

20089 - British Royal Artillery 7 Pound Gun and Crew No

and he certainly fought to protect this homeland in his youth

“GREIF” and “ADLER”

USMC014 Marine Firing his Garand K&C WW1 Airborne Infantry in M-43 JacketThe U. S. M. C. has always believed that first and foremost every Marine must also be a Marine Rifleman. Great value has always been placed on skill and marksmanship in the Corps and, in WW2, that was immeasurably assisted by the M1Garand Rifle. A. 30 caliber, semi automatic rifle it weighed 9. 5 pounds was gas operated with a rotating bolt, had an effective firing range of 500 yards and was loaded with an 8 round clip. Tough, reliable and accurate it