Gloves, Wool, OD, Leather Palm
For hand warmth, the G.I.s were issued wool gloves that had a leather palm. While not necessarily the best and warmest gloves ever, anything was better than nothing when freezing in Belgium. This two-material style was issued from 1942 to the end of the war.
They were also given regular kint all-wool gloves as well as leather work gloves, which were a light tan color, often seen in the possession of drivers, mechanics, and paratroopers. Sometimes gloves were sent by friends and family or by Red Cross donations. If you absolultely need gloves and are on a budget, modern olive drab wool or cotton gloves will suffice.
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