The US Army saw the success of German mountain troops in Norway, and in response created its own elite mountain unit, the 10th Mountain Division. Elements of the 10th were the only US units deployed to both the Pacific and the ETO in WW2. After landing on Kiska only to find the Japanese gone, they shipped out for Italy, and drove the Germans from their vaunted "Gustav" line in early 1945. Special equipment was created to outfit the "mountain men" of the 10th, as well as the combined US/Canadian special mountain infantry known as the First Special Service Force. This included a small ski brush to clear snow away from tent floors, sleeping bags, uniforms, and web gear. This US Army WW2 10TH MOUNTAIN FSSF SKI BRUSH is in good condition, with some scattered loose and frayed strands, and with some overall fragility and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the brush is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts the classic metal "key ring" handle at top, and is a fine example of an original US Army WW2 10TH MOUNTAIN FSSF SKI BRUSH. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a British RAF WW2 EASTMAN SPITFIRE FIGHTER PILOT 1942 PATTERN IRVIN FLIGHT JACKET in good condition, boasting a warm "golden" brown sheepskin fleece lined collar and interior, and sporting a fully functional "EASTMAN" brass front zipper with a brown leather pull.