At WWII Impressions quality and authenticity are our top priorities!
No other other new-made WWII era tents follow the same standards for quality and authenticity as we do. We don't cut corners or outsource our WWII era US military canvas tents. That means that we have total control over our production abilities. Our tents are painstakingly replicated in our location by our staff from original U.S. Army drawings and specifications to the highest degree. Working from original tents is elementary but working from original drawings and specs is even more valuable since it assures that stitches aren't missed, reinforcements are accurate, hardware is of sufficient quality, and measurements are true. We use the correct width of canvas material in weight and construction that meets the US military specs. not foreign or commercial specs. Our canvas is finished with the authentic shade genuine military spec FMWR treatment that won't fade under the sun. We use the correct number of mil-spec eyelets and ropes. We do not have these made overseas in other countries. We have sold numerous tents to professional historians, museums, and historical groups with positive remarks about durability and authenticity. We have seen competitors use incorrect foreign or commercial spec canvas, non-lightfast (sun-resistant) treatment, fewer ropes and eyelets, modern surplus rope slips, and include modern vinyl reinforcements. Our tents do not include wood uprights or stakes since these items add to shipping charges. We usually keep at least one each of these large tents in stock, ready to ship. However, if we need to make it to order then this tent requires 4-6 weeks to complete, and a 50% deposit must be paid before work is commenced. The balance will be due upon shipment of the tent.
We are also able to produce these tents using alternative canvas fabrics such as light OD #3 or suntan khaki. Please contact us with inquiries about fabric availability. Aside from the tents shown below we can also produce other equally authentic tents such as Early Hospital Ward Tents (16x50) , 1942 Squad Tents (16x32), and M1942 Command Tents. These are priced on request.
Tent Slips
No more need to use modern green plastic "dog-bone" tensioners. These are the galvanized steel wire formed loops that are used to adjust the tension of the eve lines of all large military tents and canvas shelters. We had these made from actual WWII era military specs. They are authentic and made to last.
Price $2600.00.
Tent with no wood.
(Tent shown is Large Wall Tent replica while on display at D-Day Museum, New Orleans, LA.)
This tent appeared in the Company Streets as well but was used mostly for headquarters and other specialized purposes. These tents are authentically made 14'x14.5'x12' for the large and 8'x9'x10' for small, using the well known odorous FMWR #12 Od canvas, cotton or jute ropes, and metal wire slips. Both large and small tents include the Od canvas fly.
Price $2400.00 Large Wall tent with no wood.
Price $1600.00 Small Wall tent with no wood.
Early WWII Od #3 Personal Shelter Half $69.99 ea., or two halves $119.99 pair.
This item is made with Single end flap and includes a 7'6" length of rope per half. Does not include stakes or poles. Unlike other repro shelter halves, ours will not fade under prolonged exposure to sunlight.
USMC Camouflage Shelter Half $100.00 ea.,
or two halves $180 pair, (Double end flaps, no ropes, stakes or poles.)
These are authentically constructed using tough-durable cotton duck printed with authentic colors, correct seams, button holes, grommets, and twisted cotton-rope loops, and all other details. The buttons used are authentic replica double-sided sunburst buttons enameled in OD.
USMC Camouflage Shelter Half
(closeout, all sales final) $75.00 ea.
(Double end flaps, no ropes, stakes or poles.)
These are identically constructed to our regular USMC Camouflage shelter halves. There are however
two distinct versions of these closeouts. One version is made with
fabric printed with deeper green colors and deeper brown colors (no printing
flaws). The
other version is made using the same 1st quality colors as our regular shelter
half but some minor printing flaws are apparent on the fabric in which white canvas shows through. An example of
this flaw can be seen here. A
suggestion to cover the white spots are to apply dye, paint, or
permanent marker in the appropriate colors. All
buttons, grommets, ropes, loops, and
construction details on these
closeouts are identical to
our regular version. All sales are final on these closeout
camouflage shelter halves.
