Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent with sides down.

Armbruster Builds WWII Canvas Tents

Posted on February 5, 2010
in Historical Tents

Armbruster Manufacturing Company has built tents for the U.S. Government and the Red Cross for over 100 years. Our first government orders began during World War I.  During World War II, our orders from the U.S. government increased dramatically.  We employed 3 shifts of workers to complete all our wartime contracts.  We manufactured several styles of tents for the government including:

  • WWI peaked billeting tents
  • Open-ended shelter halves
  • Small wall tents
  • Large wall tents
  • Storage tents
  • Command post tents
  • Hospital ward tents
  • Pyramidal tents
  • Squad tents
  • Large general assembly tents
  • Two-story tent enclosures, used 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
World War II era photo showing Armbruster Tents shipping out to the QM Depots
World War II era photo showing Armbruster Tents shipping out to the QM Depots
Armbruster World War II Tent Detail. We use our original WWII era stencils as a finishing touch to our historical tents.
Armbruster World War II Tent Detail. We use our original WWII era stencils as a finishing touch to our historical tents.

Armbruster’s last government contracts for canvas tents were made during the Korean War. Today, Armbruster continues its legacy of providing tents to the military by selling modern vinyl tents to the Government under GSA contract GS-07F-0111V.

Recently, Armbruster Manufacturing began to see an interest in historic military style tents.  These are being requested by a wide array of customers including historical re-enactors, museums, private collectors and movie production studios.  In response to this demand, Armbruster is proud to bring back our original canvas tents as reproduction tents to help support a key part of U.S. History and the Greatest Generation.  Estimated delivery is 6-8 weeks if not in stock.

Models include:

Tent, Fire-Resistant, Wall, Small, Olive-Drab, Stock No. 24-T-323

Introduced for shelter of officers or as storage. Tent measures 8′ 10″ wide x 9′ 2″ long x 8′ 6″ high. Stovepipe openings are included on both ends. Sides can be rolled up for ventilation and include ties. Tent can sleep 2-4 comfortably.  For Pricing and More Info →
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent with sides down. Our tents are secure and built to be rainproof.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent with sides down. Our tents are secure and built to be rainproof.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent. Showing two cots. Will fit up to four.
Armbruster World War II Small Wall Tent. Showing two cots. Will fit up to four.

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 without a stove, or 6 with a stove installed. Dimensions are 14′ 6″ wide x 15′ 2 1/4″ long x 11′ high. Materials used are the same as the small wall tent. Sides roll up and are split in corners.  For Pricing and More Info →

Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent with sides down.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent with sides down.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent. Our tents are secure and can withstand rainstorms.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent. Our tents are secure and can withstand rainstorms.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent with sides down.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent with sides down.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Armbruster World War II Large Wall Tent, display at Illinois State Fair WWII Encampment.
Large Wall Tent, World War II (WWII)
Large Wall Tent, World War II (WWII)

Tent, Fire-Resistant, M1934 Pyramidal, Olive-Drab, Stock No. 24-T-322

Eight man tent introduced in 1934. This version is the most commonly seen in tent cities during the war both stateside and in Europe. 16′ wide x 16′ long x 11′ high. Ventilation through hood at the top. Rope, and metal slides, brass grommets. Sides roll up easily.  For Pricing and More Info →

Armbruster Historical World War II Pyramidal Tent (WWII)
Armbruster Historical World War II Pyramidal Tent (WWII)

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 7′ wide x 11′ 10 1/2″ long x 7′ high. Floor space is 84 square feet. There is extension cloth at the rear end wall, which makes it possible to combine two Command posts tents when a larger office space is desired.  For Pricing and More Info →

World War II Command Post Tent (WWII)
World War II Command Post Tent (WWII)

Historic Tent Manufacturing and Finishings

Armbruster World War II tent being manufactured at our facility. Our WWII tents use period rope, slides, OD tape, OD canvas, black brass grommets, and original thread.
Armbruster World War II tent being manufactured at our facility.
Period canvas being sewn with 1940s cotton thread for a historical Armbruster World War II tent.
Period canvas being sewn with 1940s cotton thread for a historical Armbruster World War II tent.
1928 grommet machine still in use at Armbruster's facilities.
1928 grommet machine still in use at Armbruster's facilities.
Last used during the Korean War at Armbruster's, this original US stencil is again in use today to stencil the outside of Armbruster's World War I and World War II historical tents.
Last used during the Korean War, this original US stencil is again in use to stencil the outside of Armbruster's World War I and World War II historical tents.
Armbruster's World War II tents use period rope, slides, OD tape, OD canvas, black brass grommets, and original thread.
Armbruster's World War II tents use period rope, slides, OD tape, OD canvas, black brass grommets, and original thread.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent wall overlap with black grommets and rope ties.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent wall overlap with black grommets and rope ties.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent stove pipe opening.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent stove pipe opening.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent, showing backside of stove pipe flap.
Detail of Armbruster World War II tent, showing backside of stove pipe flap.

Armbruster Manufacturing has these and many more historical tents available.  And if you do not see a World War II style tent you are looking for, we would be happy to discuss your project with you to see how we can help make your vision come to life.  For a quote or for more information, please Contact Us.

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