
Armbruster Builds WWII Canvas 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


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
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 →
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 →
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 →
Historic Tent Manufacturing and Finishings
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.