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A pristine World War II original shoulder sleeve insignia for the US Airborne Command. This iconic patch was worn by paratroopers and glidermen during their initial training phases before being assigned to combat divisions like the 82nd or 101st. The design features the dual imagery of a glider and a parachute on a red shield. Authenticated by its Cut Edgeconstruction and the classic "Snowy Back" white bobbin thread on the reverse.

A true museum piece for the Vietnam War collector: An original "DRAFT COPY" of the Preliminary Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Submachine Gun, 5.56-MM, XM177E2. Published by Rock Island Arsenal in July 1967, this provisional manual was issued in very limited numbers to Special Operations units (MACV-SOG, Navy SEALs, LRRPs) alongside the first batches of the weapon. Unlike standard field manuals, this "Draft" represents the weapon's testing phase in combat.

Massive USGI Graphic Training Aid for the Browning M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun. Dated 1982. Dimensions 70cm x 120cm. Features parts layout silhouettes and assembly checklist. Excellent wall art.

Genuine USGI Graphic Training Aid (GTA) poster. "Disassembly Layout for M16A2 Rifle". Dated January 1996. Large format (approx. A0). Shows silhouettes for field stripping. Excellent display piece for gun rooms.

Publications Armed Forces Decorations and Awards. Published by the Department of Defense in 1992. Paperback, 34 pages.

Set of three pieces of used M-1956 pouches. Sumps are painted on the outside with camouflage paint. This method of camouflage was used by US Navy SEALs see illustration photo.

A world-class collector's piece: A complete US SOF Experimental Kit from 2004, widely regarded as "The Missing Link" between the legacy SPEAR ELCS and the modern MLCS/SFLCS systems. This sterile (unmarked) prototype kit was produced for Test & Evaluation (T&E) by Tier 1 units, specifically Delta Force (CAG) and Navy SEALs, before the adoption of Eagle Industries gear. It features a unique hybrid design never seen in mass production.

Genuine US Military issue wire mesh splint (Cramer style). Standard issue for field medics from WWII through Vietnam. Galvanized steel wire, flexible and rollable. Excellent condition for medic bag displays.

Genuine 1968 dated Vietnam War Jungle Boots. Panama sole pattern. "Spike Protective" steel plate. Made by Addison Shoe Co. Rare Size 12R. Unissued condition (no tag).

Bag, Patient's Effects - 1965 - NIB

Black and green patch 9th Infantry Division. Design with thin edge.

Lightly used Special Forces patch. Colour with thin edge.

Genuine US Army service tape. Classic Black background with Gold lettering. Woven construction (not embroidered). Standard issue for OG-107 utilities in the 1950s and early 1960s. Used condition.

A top-tier collector's piece: Black Beret of the 75th Ranger Regiment dating to the 1980s. This item features the scarce Regimental Headquarters (HHC) Flash, identified by its split green and blue background, distinguishing it from standard battalion berets. The flash is the desirable "Thin Border" variant. The beret sports a classic "Ranger Roll": liner removed, shaved wool, and a stiffener card backing the insignia. Size approx US 7.

Lightly used M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack. Year of manufacture 1970. Very nice condition. Rubber collar is in good condition..

The M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack nylon pack was designed by the Marine Corps Airborne Forces Development Center as a replacement for the M1941 Haversack.1 The design of the pack evolved from the experimental XM1964 Haversack and featured two external pockets in addition to the main storage compartment, which had a waterproof rubberized collar. The top flap had two side strap hinges and one in the middle for attaching a blade carrier.

When matching USMC M1967 straps were used with the gear belt, the pack was worn on the back by attaching the top loops to the shoulder hooks of the straps and connecting the pack carabiners to the carabiners on the straps. Alternatively, it could have been worn as a backpack by connecting the front and back sling straps to the D-rings on the bottom of the pack.

Unused Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type vest with plates. Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0548. Perfect unused condition. There is a small tear in the cotton fabric on the inside back see photo.

The vest was tested by the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from January to May 1967, and although it was too heavy for foot mobile operations, it was recommended for personnel involved in escorting convoys and motorized patrols.

A genuine vintage pocket patch for the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, nicknamed the "Blackhawks". This unit saw extensive heavy combat in Vietnam acting as the "eyes and ears" for the Americal Division. This patch features the highly desirable "Cut Edge" construction (non-merrowed) and a "Snowy Back" reverse, hallmarks of US-made insignia from the Vietnam era (pre-1968). It is in used condition, showing signs of having been removed from a uniform.

Partially equipped medical backpack M5 Medical Platoon Bag.

Original unused USMC Paramarines parachute blouse - Uniform, utility, HBT, Camouflage (Parachutist). Size 38. The blouse was worn under a second type (camouflage) parachute coat. The fabric has two different shades of material on the back see photos.

A world-class collector's item. These are Experimental USMC Trousers in Frogskin (Duck Hunter) camouflage, originating from the Test Series produced prior to the adoption of the standard P1941 utility uniform. An incredibly scarce developmental piece intended for advanced collections and museums.

Folding grapplink hook for special units. Material dural. Folding arms.

The rarest standard-issue configuration of the US M1 Helmet: A McCord Fixed Bale shell paired with a genuine Hawley "Paper" Fiber Liner. This liner features the ultra-rare Rayon suspension (artificial silk), used only during the earliest stage of the war. The steel shell is stamped 370D, dating it to approximately mid-1942.

Unused Blouse Coat, Man's, Cotton W/R Rip-stop Poplin, OG 107. Size XL Regular. Year of manufacture 1968 - 1969.

Genuine US Marine Corps P44 Utility Cover. Made of Herringbone Twill (HBT) fabric. Features the distinct wider visor. Faded EGA stencil on front. Size 7. Authentic vintage condition with wear on the bill.

A classic piece of Vietnam War personal gear: The ERDL Camouflage Bib Scarf. Officially tagged as "INSIGNIA, BOS, SCARF, BIB-TYPE". This accessory was widely popular among troops (especially Special Forces and USMC) to prevent heavy gear straps from chafing the neck and to absorb sweat in the jungle heat. Made by Hallmark (Code G-23). Features snap button closure.

Genuine 1989 US Navy Swim Shoes (Gray Canvas). Contract DLA100-88-C-4263. Size 9.5. Often called Coral Creepers. Issued to SEALs/UDT.

A museum-quality collector's set featuring experimental/prototype Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) designs for the 10th Mountain Division. Dating back to the division's reactivation as a Training Division at Fort Riley during the Korean War era (1948–1954), these specific designs and color variations were tested but never officially adopted for mass issue.

Used PARKA M65 (FIELD JACKET). Rare contract from 1967 when only Sportmaster was on the label instead of Sportmasters. Size Small - Long.

The "Holy Grail" of modern camo collecting. Genuine US Army trial uniform in the rare UCP-Delta pattern. Flame Resistant (FR) fabric. Dated 2009. Size Large-Regular. Brand new with tags (American Apparel).

A true collector's unicorn. These are Experimental / Test & Evaluation combat boots originating directly from the US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center. Produced in limited numbers for R&D purposes during the post-Vietnam era (1970s-80s), these boots feature unique design elements intended to test new concepts in soldier footwear.

Rare Cold War era black beret of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment ("Blackhorse") worn in West Germany. Features a unique "Theater Made" multi-piece flash constructed of red felt and white dyed leather. Authentic "salty" field-worn condition. Size approx 6 7/8.

Vintage US Army black beret of the 17th Cavalry Regiment. Features the desirable "Thin Border" (Cut Edge) flash with a visible "ghost mark" from a DI insignia. Inner lining removed by the soldier for a better shape ("shaved/formed"). Wearable size 7 1/4.

Genuine Recondo qualification patch for the 82nd Airborne Division. Subdued black-on-OD green embroidery. Arrowhead shape. Vintage pocket patch typically worn on BDUs..

Genuine pocket patch for the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment ("Black Lions"). Subdued colorway (Desert/ACU). Features the rampant lion with the number "2". Sew-on backing. Mint condition.

Rare 1950s Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. Two-piece set (Patch + Airborne Tab). Authentic "Cut Edge" construction with "Snowy Back". Unissued condition.

Genuine World War II US Army "I Troop Carrier Command" shoulder sleeve insignia with Airborne tab. Features Glider and Parachute design. Does not glow under UV light (Cotton construction). Mint condition.

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ESAPI Ceradyne sheet used. Size Large. Shipping only within the EU. For collector's purposes only.

Genuine US Marine Corps Enlisted Garrison Cap Device. Black metal finish. Manufactured by Vanguard (Hard Corps line). Brand new in original sealed packaging.

Unused pouch Pocket, Ammunition, SMG M3. Contract DSA-1-8264.

A highly collectible WWII artifact: An original Lucky Strike "Green" Flat Fifty Cigarette Tin. The green packaging is iconic, as the company famously switched to white in 1942, making this a rare pre-war or early-war production piece. This specific tin was found in Normandy, linking it directly to the European Theater of Operations. While the exterior shows "salty" rust and wear consistent with a battlefield relic, the interior remains surprisingly legible with the classic "It's Toasted" slogan and Indian head logo. Dimensions: 11cm x 14cm.

A genuine vintage US Military Headset manufactured by Astrocom Electronics. Designed for use with the iconic AN/PRC-25 and AN/PRC-77 manpack radios, typical of the Vietnam War and Cold War eras. The set features hard-shell earcups for noise attenuation, an adjustable boom microphone, and a complete cable assembly with an inline PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch box. It terminates in standard U-229/U audio connectors. Condition: Visually in nice vintage condition. Sold as-is, functionality has NOT been tested.

The definitive guidebook for the US Army Special Forces during the height of the Vietnam War. This original FM 31-21 Special Forces Operations manual is dated June 3, 1965. It outlines the core doctrine of the Green Berets, focusing on Unconventional Warfare (UW), counter-insurgency, and the organization of Guerrilla Warfare behind enemy lines. A vital resource for historians and reenactors.

M7 bayonet originally packed with box. Year of packing 1976.

The definitive ruck of the early Vietnam War advisor: The US M-1951 Mountain Rucksack. Widely used by Special Forces before nylon gear became standard. This example is in used condition and features a fully functional lid zipper(rare!). Please note: There is a small tear/hole (approx. 1cm) in the canvas shown in the photos, consistent with its age and field use.

ESAPI plate used. Size XS. For collector's purposes only.

The definitive long-range rucksack of the 1990s and early 2000s: The CFP-90 (Combat Field Pack), complete with the often-missing detachable Patrol Pack. Authentically manufactured by Specialty Defense Systems. This pack features a sophisticated internal frame with a "ladder" adjustment system to fit any torso length perfectly. Clad in classic M81 Woodland camouflage.

Very nice Jungle Pack backpack in green. The backpack is very little used. On the back is the name and personal number of the original owner.

Unused bib for PASGT helmet. Color Foliage Green.

Rare US Marine Corps reversible camouflage shelter half (Mitchell / Leaf & Cloud pattern). Dated March 1953. Made by Stein Bro. Mfg. Co. Excellent color retention, minor pinholes.

Unused helmet interior PASGT - Liner Suspension Assembly. Material cotton. Size M/L.

These are original WWII era, warden type V-51R ear plugs that were used for artillery crews.   The case was designed to use when wearing gloves. They come new in the original box, never issued.

Unused Armor Body ballistic shorts, Fragmentation Protective (For the Groin). Size 38 /Army) 44 (Navy). Contract DSA-100-4677. Unused condition. for collector's purposes only.

Rare US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) R&D evaluation kit. Contains 5 prototype "Odor Reducing" t-shirts (labeled A-E) for field testing. Dated March 2007. Sealed in original packaging with instruction sheet. Size Medium..

USMC rank of Captain in silver plated finish from WWII.

A distinctive ceremonial weapon: The United States Marine Corps NCO Sword. Adopted in 1859, it is the oldest weapon in continuous service in the US armed forces. This example is manufactured by Newtel Inc. and features a polished stainless steel blade, making it ideal for display or parade use. The blade is acid-etched with the scrollwork and the legend "United States Marines". It comes complete with its scabbard. Condition is Used, with no personal name engraved on the blade.

Genuine World War II US Marine Corps P1944 Utility Trousers. "Modified" version with belt loops. Frogskin camouflage. Size 36. Rare unissued condition.

Lightly used insulated vest U.S.NAVY DECK VEST. Zip CONMAR. Size corresponds to Small. There are small stains on the vest see photo.

Genuine US Military black cold weather gauntlet gloves. Includes removable liners. Made by Ansell Hawkeye (2007 contract). Leather palms. Size Small. Unissued / New Old Stock.

A modern-era USGI M183 Demolition Charge Bag, dated 2010. This version represents the evolution of the classic satchel charge carrier used during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unlike the vintage canvas models, this 2010 production features heavy-duty polymer (plastic) hardware and adjustment slides for weight reduction and noise discipline. It retains the iconic dual-compartment layout and side firing device pouch. Condition: Used military surplus.

Authentic 1970s US Marine Corps Evening Dress "B" uniform set. Includes white Dacron jacket, black high-waist trousers, and original Lion of Troy pleated shirt. Features Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.

Genuine US Military Hot Weather Desert Boots. Tan color. Features ANSI rated Safety Toe. Vibram Sierra soles. Large size 12 1/2 R. Used condition with plenty of life left.

Genuine Vietnam War era fire-resistant flight shirt. Contract dated 1971. Made of Nomex (High Temp Nylon). Size Medium-Short. Mint / New Old Stock condition. Essential gear for helicopter pilot displays.

Official Operator's Manual for the Rifle, 7.62-MM, M14 and M14A1. Includes instructions for the M2 Bipod. Dated March 1972 (1988 reprint with changes). Excellent condition. Essential for M1A owners.

A unicorn for vintage collectors and reenactors with larger heads: An original Vietnam War era US Army Field Grade Officer's Service Cap. This cap features the distinctive gold bullion oak leaf embroidery on the visor (commonly known as "Scrambled Eggs"), designating the rank of Major through Colonel. Manufactured by Berkshire De Luxe as a high-quality private purchase item. The size is an incredibly rare 7 3/4 (approx. 62 cm). Finding vintage headgear in this size is exceptionally difficult. Condition is excellent/very good.