Representing a WW I Marine Chauchat gunner in action, late 1918. He wears the AEF M1917 khaki drab uniform typically worn without collar insignia. His primary weapon is the French Chauchat (CSRG) machine gun and his sidearm is the Colt .45 pistol. His backpack is lightly loaded for the assault and he carries extra 20 round magazines for the Chauchat in a French-made haversack. His gasmask, worn in the 'ready' position, his helmet and gear are all U.S. issue, The term 'Devil Dog' has its origins at Belleau Wood where a dispatch from the German front lines to headquarters described the fighting abilities of the Americans as fighting like 'Teufel Hunden' or ' Hounds from Hell'
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