WWII US Army Portable Field Table -
This is a US Army field table item. As issued during World War two. The table folds onto itself.
Complete with four chairs. The design is very inginious. All chairs fold and inside the main table. The
chairs have a metal frame with canvis seats.
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 WWII field table was used by officers in the temporary headquarters. Maps and communications equipment
was placed on the surface while reviewing strategy and planning operations.
The seats folded and unfolded by piveting on a rivet located at the intersection of the metal frame. The
X type pattern allows the chair to be structurally sound.
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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 upper photo shows the top of the canvis for the chair. The lower photo shows the table completed
folded. It almost looks like an oversized briefcase. The table measures approximatelly 28 inches
by 15 inches.
One of the corners of the table is unit marked. The marking is done with white paint. It reads
M.D. 4.
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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