US Army Clothes Brush – Gorham Brush Co. 1942 (Original Surplus)
€9,90
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US Army Clothes Brush – Gorham Brush Co. 1942 (Original Surplus)
€9,90
Product condition: NEW
US Army Regulation Clothes Brush – Gorham Brush Co. 1942
Historical Context
In 1942, the United States had been at war for a few months following Pearl Harbor. American industry was in full military conversion: civilian manufacturers like Gorham Brush Co. received government contracts to equip the millions of mobilized soldiers. This clothes brush was part of the regulation maintenance kit distributed to GIs—essential for keeping the uniform in order, a fundamental requirement of American military discipline.
Item Description
Authentic wooden clothes brush from US Army surplus stocks, stamped on the handle with the manufacturer's name and the year of production: U.S. GORHAM BRUSH CO. 1942. A marking that guarantees the authenticity and traceability of the piece.
- Type: Regulation clothes brush
- Manufacturer: Gorham Brush Co. (US Government contract)
- Year: 1942
- Dimensions: 22.5 cm × 5 cm
- Material: Wood
- Marking: Manufacturer stamp + year on the handle
- Origin: United States – authentic military surplus
For Collectors
An ideal piece to complete a WW2 GI maintenance kit or an American militaria display. Accessories stamped with the manufacturer and year are particularly sought after, as they allow for precise dating and attest to their official military origin.