Uniforms & Equipment of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)

Why Make this Website: 

The purpose of this website is to provide an explanation for the question many other amateur historians, and I have asked... What did OSS agents wear and carry with them as they leapt into the unknown? As they floated down under their silk canopy and a full moon to the occupied territory below, what weapons did they have strapped to them, which uniforms (or lack thereof) protected them from the elements, and what pieces of equipment filled their pockets so they could complete their mission?

This will by no means be an exhaustive list, nor will it fulfill every possible collector's desire for manufacturers, serial number ranges, or other related questions. I aim to provide as much detail as I am able with pictures and references to support the assertions made on this website.  -C

Progress on the Pages: 

I have created the drop-down tabs first and will fill out the individual pages as I am able, but will shoot for 1-3 per week. -C (August 15, 2026)

How to Improve & Support the Website: 

If you wish to contact me to contribute pictures, add information, correct information, or generally make this website better, please email me. If you want to contribute, please include a picture or citation for where you found the information, as well as where it would best fit on the website. If you cannot provide either of these kinds of references, I appreciate the interest, but I will not include it since it cannot be verified. Finally, I am a father and still work, so if I do not reply quickly, give me some grace and I will get back to you when I am able. Thank you!

The email for this page is: c.thedropcanister@gmail.com

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