Armbruster builds WWII Canvas Tents

Period rope, slides, OD Tape, OD Canvas, Black Brass Grommets, Original Thread. Details of stove pipe opening above.

Details of Wall overlap with black grommets and rope ties

Large Wall Tent

Large Wall Tent

Small Wall Tent

Small Wall Tent

Original Stencils

Large Wall Tent with Sides Down

Large Wall Tent tested 7-24-09 in storm, didn't leak a bit!

Interior of Small Wall Tent with 2 Cots. Will fit up to 4 cots.

Small Wall Tent with sides down, didn't leak at all in downpour!

Large Wall Tent Sides Down

Photo taken during WWII with Armbruster Tents shipping out to the QM Depots

Period correct canvas being sewn with 1940s cotton thread

1928 Grommet machine still in use

Original U.S. Stencil left from WWII to mark the outsides.

Armbruster just recently completed prototypes of 1941 specification wall tents, using original wartime information and details. We built these using machines and equipment from the era. Cotton thread, webbing, bronze slides, and stencil plates actually from WWII were used in their construction. New 14 oz waterproof, flame retardant canvas was used, with period correct brass grommets and rope. Armbruster plans to sell these tents to reenactors, museums, private collectors, and movie production sets. Details of the tents:

Tent, Fire-Resistant, Wall, Small, Olive-Drab, Stock No. 24-T-323 -Introduced for shelter of officers or as storage. Tent measures 8ftx10in wide by 9ft x 2in long x 8ft 6 in high. Stovepipe openings are included on both ends. Sides can be rolled up for ventilation and include ties. Tent can sleep 2-4 comfortably. Contact armbruster@springnet1.com for pricing.

Tent, Fire-Resistant, Wall, Large, Olive-Drab, Stock No. 24-T-322 - This is the large version of the above tent used as an Officer's Mess, Office, storage of supplies, or quartering of personnel. It sleeps 8 men withoug a stove, or 6 with a stove installed. Dimensions are 14ft 6inches wide x 15ft 2 1/4 Inches long and 11ft high. Same material as the small wall tent. Sides roll up and are split in corners. Contact armbruster@springnet1.com for pricing.

Tent, Fire-Resistant, M1934 Pyramidal, Olive-Drab, Stock No. 24-T-322 - This version is the most commonly seen tent in tent cities during the war both stateside and in Europe. 16ft wide x 16ft long x 11ft High. Eight man tent introduced in 1934. Ventilation through hood at the top. Rope, and metal slides, brass grommets. Sides roll up easily.

Tent, Post Command M 1942, Stock No. 24-T-318-33 - Introduced in 1942, this tent was used in Theaters of Operations to provide Office Shelter for Staff Sections of several Command echelons. The Command Post Tent is constructed in such a way that it may be completely blacked out, it may thus be safely used in a combat area without fear of observation. This tent is 7ft wide, 11feet 10.5 inches long, and 7 feet high. Floor space is 84 square feet. This is extension cloth at the rear end wall which makes it possible to combine 2 Command posts Tents when a larger office space is desired.

Delivery for these tents is 6-8 Weeks if not in stock. Each is hand sewn with period machines, every detail is matched of the originals. In addition, key points are reinforced so they last longer than the original ones did.

Armbruster Mfg. Co. has built tents for the U.S. Government and the Red Cross ever since the turn of the century. First government orders began during WWI, then large orders during WWII when 3 shifts of workers were used to complete wartime contracts. All types of tents were manufactured by Armbruster to include

• WWI peaked billetting tents
• Shelter Halves WWII open ended
• Small Wall Tents
• Large Wall Tents
• Storage Tents
• Command Post Tents
• Hospital Ward Tents
• Pyramidal Tents during WWII
• Squad Tents
• Large General Assembly Tents
• 2 Story Tent Enclosures to work on B-17 and B-24 engines during the winter
• Red Cross Tents of all sizes
• And many customs sizes and shapes of canvas tents for every application
  

The last government contracts of canvas type tents were made during the Korean War by Armbruster. Armbruster still has the specification on hand in our files.

Today Armbruster sells it's modern vinyl tents to the Government under GSA contract GS-07F-0111V. Armbruster has been making tents for the Military since 1875, and is proud to bring back these reproduction tents to help support a key part of U.S. History and the Greatest Generation.

Contact armbruster@springnet1.com for pricing or 800-637-4326.

Disaster Tents for Haiti

DISASTER RELIEF TENTS AVAILABLE FOR HAITIAN RELIEF - FLAME RETARDANT and Made in the USA.

Armbruster 10x10 Disaster Relief Tent

Armbruster Tent Maker® provides high quality and rugged Disaster
Relief – Emergency Shelter Tents that are simple to install. Features
include (2) Exits, (2) Vents, Roll-up Sides, and Storage Bags.

Specifications:
Size: 10’ x 10’ with 4’ Side Height
Color: Opaque White
Fabric: 14oz. Vinyl (Flame Retardant)
Poles: (2) 8’, (4) Poles
Stakes: (8) 24" Wood (option for wall stakes available)

Unit Price: $700.00 (1-100 Quantity)
$675.00 (101-500 Quantity)

$645.00 (501 or more)
Optional Floor Cover: Please Inquire

Weight: 50 lbs. (Tent only)
110 lbs. (Tent with Poles & Stakes)

19x32 Disaster Relief Tents on hand $2240.00 each - Hosiptal Ward, Group housing, Command Center, storage of supplies, ect.

Armbruster Disaster Relief Tent 10' x 10' - Perfect Disaster Relief tent that fits up to 4 cots, or one family. Room to stand, great ventilation, roll-up sides for cross flow of air. Flame retardant and safe and designed to be used for decades and not short durations (like camping polyester tents). Completely waterproof with no sewn seams. Rf welded vinyl membrane which prevents any leakage of water through the seams. Heavy duty poles and stakes. Polyester heavy duty rope tie downs. Available with vinyl floor that can be removed and cleaned. Great Disaster Relief tent for families. Built to last strong winds and Hurricane force winds. Better usage of space, more comfortable living arrangement than a dome camping tent. Time tested design that has been around for centuries. UV resistant vinyl. Mesh vinyl opening for ventilation.

Larger 19'x32' Disaster Tents available and in stock. Perfect for storage of supplies within a tent city, hosptial ward, meeting location, command center, ect. American made by a company who has been making tents 1875, Armbruster Manufacturing Company.

Whether large or small, Armbruster Manufacturing has a variety of Disaster Relief Tents on hand for any type of emergency, especially for the tragic earthquake in Haiti. We can ship immediately tents to be used for housing victims in Tent Cities, housing support staff, and covering and storing food and supplies. We also custom manufacture tents to fit any need. Our production can be ramped up immediately to produce tents weekly.

Contact us at armbruster@springnet1.com, 800-637-4326. http://www.armbrustertentmaker.com/.

Examples of Custom Made Emergency Relief Tents

Our Standard Disaster Relief Tent that we manufacture is broken down as follows:

Armbruster Tent Maker® provides high quality and rugged Disaster
Relief – Emergency Shelter Tents that are simple to install. Features
include (2) Exits, (2) Vents, Roll-up Sides, and Storage Bags.

Armbruster Now Offering 1942 Command Post Tent

Armbruster is now offering the 1942 WWII Command Post Tent under its line of WWII period tents. This tent is the same manufacturing types as the Tent, Fire-Resistant, Command Post, M-1942, Olive Drab, Stock No. 24-T-318-33.

Introduced in 1942, this tent was used in Theater of Operations to provide office shelter for Staff Sections of the several Command Echelons. The Command Post Tent is constructed in such a way that it may be completely blacked out, it may thus be safely used in a combat area without fear of observation. When necessary, this tent may be used for quartering of TWO Officers. This tent is 7ft wide, 11ft 10.5 inches long, and 7ft high. Floor space is 84 feet. Tent is made from 12.29 oz authentic cotton duck with metal slides. Square windows are made of flexible glass material, with covering flaps. Tent includes ventilation vents, and message drop openings. There is no provision for stove pipe openings, but this can be added.

Contact armbruster@springnet1.com today for a quote with shipping. Offered with or without wooden poles and stakes.

Emergency Tents for Haiti Disaster Housing

Disaster Relief Tents Made in the USA from Armbruster. Built to withstand the Haitain Rain season these tents are made strong.

• Designed to be water resistant (no stitching, continous RF Welded membrane of heavy duty 14oz vinyl) reinforced with vinyl coated webbing and brass grommets
• Heavy duty tie downs and stakes to withstand strong winds and rain
• Large spacious interior for ventilation and standing room
• Large enough to fit 4 cots, or 1-2 families
• Both ends can be folded up for ventilation and access
• Each end at top has fine mesh vent to allow for ventilation, but not allow water to enter
• Vinyl flooring option available
• Storage bag included
• UV resistant vinyl for long use (not sewn polyester with no UV protection)
• Heavy duty wood poles for support and hanging of interior hooks, lights, hardware, ect.
• FLAME RETARDANT

CONTACT armbruster@springnet1.com 800-637-4326 http://www.armbrustertentmaker.com/

Winter Storage Tents on Sale from Armbruster

Armbruster has a stock overrun of 19ft x 32ft TemperTent General Purpose Mediums. Tents are on sale for: $2240 Each

Includes:

• Tent top with attached roll-up sides
• Interior Mesh roll down screening
• 140z Canvas Waterproofed Tempertent material
• Roll up doors on both 19ft Ends
• Includes wooden poles and stakes with purchase
• Storage bag for tent top
• Makes great storage of living tent
• Big enough for a temporary garage of storage of tractors, boats, ect.

Contact us at armbruster@springnet1.com for a quote with shipping. Tents in stock ready to ship.

Hellar Armbruster Talks WW II Canvas Tents

America's Oldest Tentmaker since 1875

Armbruster Manufacturing has been building tents in American since 1875. This is our original plant based in Springfield, IL. We manufactured tents here from our beginnings until the plant was moved south of Springfield in the late 1970s. This original plant manufactured canvas goods, pillow cases, tarps, awnings, automobile covers, bags, canvas camping tents, water buckets, horse feed bags, circus tents, and early event tents for fairs and festivals. These and just about any items made from Canvas were produced in this plant. During World War I the plant manufactured Red Cross tents and early military pyramidals. During World War II the plant was ramped up with many other facilities (over 900 employees in 3 shifts) to make Canvas Military tents for World War II. After the war, production remained in the plant until Armbruster modernized and built it's new building where it remains today under one roof. Today Armbruster has retained it's generations of experience and builds the finest tents out of the finest materials at hand. Our employees are true craftsmen who build tents that last for decades.

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