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Hammer AR15/M16.

Trigger M16/AR15 - GI.

Original USGI Operator's Manual for the M73, M73A1, and M219 series tank machine guns. Dated July 1974. Essential reference for Cold War armor enthusiasts.

Rare WWII Ordnance School handbook. "Handbook of Ordnance Materiel, Volume 1". Dated June 1943. Prepared at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Restricted classification.

Original USGI Operator's Manual for the M85 Fixed .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Used in M60 tank cupolas. Covers operation and maintenance.

Vintage US Army uniform setup guide. "Look Sharp!" manual covering insignia placement for Officers and Enlisted, Male and Female. Includes diagrams and instructions.

Rare original courseware for the 18D Medical Sergeant pipeline. Issued in 1985 by the JFK Special Warfare Center. Authentic Cold War era Green Beret training material.

Authentic Airborne Jumpmaster checklist (FC 57-1) housed in a black Flight Crew binder. Features procedures for C-130 and retired C-141 aircraft. Combat used look.

Original 1979 issue of the "The Jumpmaster" Training Circular. Features classic Cold War era cover art. Personalized by former owner "IVEY".

Genuine US "General Purpose Ammunition Pouch" (M2 Ammunition Bag). Stamped 7052430. Famous for Vietnam War use by SOG/CIDG to carry M3 Grease Gun magazines or belted ammo. Excellent condition..

Genuine US Navy fragmentation protective vest. Model MK 1 Mod 0. Manufactured Jan 2001. Size X-Large. Authentic shipboard gray color. Collector's item.

A true collector's piece: Original 1st Pattern Jungle Fatigue Trousers featuring the iconic exposed buttons. Dated 1964. Made from Non-Ripstop Cotton Poplin. Size Small Long. The rarest version of the Vietnam War tropical uniform.

Genuine US Military wool-lined sleeping bag. Heavy-duty full-length zipper allows it to open flat as a blanket. Water-repellent shell with wool interior. Unused / New Old Stock condition.

An exceedingly rare piece of US Special Forces history: The WWII Original Scroll of the 7th Ranger Battalion. Often referred to by collectors as a "Phantom Unit", patches for the 7th Bn were manufactured late in the war in anticipation of the unit's activation, which was ultimately cancelled or short-lived before deployment. Despite the unit's obscure history, the patch features undeniable wartime construction: embroidery on black wool felt with a Cut Edge and a standard "Snowy Back" reverse. Essential for completing a Ranger Scroll collection.

Rare original beret flash for the 22nd Special Forces Aviation Detachment ("The 22nd"). Stationed in West Berlin supporting Detachment A. Desirable "Thin Rim" / non-merrowed edge variant. Aviation branch colors. Mint condition.

A scarce and historically significant shoulder patch: The WWII Original Scroll of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. Part of "Darby's Rangers," the 3rd Bn fought in Sicily and Italy before being decimated alongside the 1st and 4th Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna (Anzio) in 1944. This patch features authentic wartime construction: embroidered on wool felt with a Cut Edge (non-merrowed) border. The reverse shows the correct "Snowy Back" stitching.

Genuine US Military nylon pouch for the M16 cleaning kit. "Case, Small Arms Maintenance Equipment". Empty case only. New/Unissued condition.

Genuine US Military drawstring bag for collecting personal effects of deceased personnel. Features a sewn-on identification form. Olive Drab Cotton. New Old Stock (Unissued).

Rare experimental ammunition carrier for the XM249 SAW. Transitional "Trial Pattern" gear featuring a nylon body with a cotton canvas strap. Unique mix of metal and early plastic hardware. Very good condition.

A pristine example of "Theater Made" headgear from the Vietnam War era. This Tiger Stripe cap represents the private purchase gear favored by GIs and Special Forces operating in Southeast Asia. Produced locally (likely Okinawa or Thailand tailor shops), this specific cap is in incredible Deadstock / Unissued condition. It retains the rare original paper inventory tag ("Size Small C.P. 2216") stapled to the brim. The fabric is crisp and the colors are vibrant. Size Small.

Cover for 2qt water bag Canteen Collapsible 2 Quart Capacity. FSN 8465-J22-0002. Manufactured by Latex Corp. Contract No. DA 19-129-QM-2044. The bag has rust stains on it but is otherwise undamaged.

An authentic Cold War-era U.S. Army Field Manual dated November 1984. FM 27-2, titled "Your Conduct in Combat under the Law of War," outlines the critical rules of engagement, handling of prisoners of war (POWs), and the application of the Geneva Conventions on the battlefield. Featuring a striking red cover with classic 1980s graphic design, it’s a unique addition to any military history collection.

An authentic, early Cold War-era "Infantry Leader's Handbook." This unique manual was published by the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, compiled by the team behind the professional "Infantry" magazine. Featuring incredibly dramatic, expressive cover art of a GI in combat, it served as a practical guide for squad and platoon leaders bridging the gap between the Korean War and Vietnam. A superb collectible for military historians.

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Original 1981 US Army Training Circular "Military Skiing" (TC 90-11-1). Covers cross-country skiing techniques, equipment maintenance, and winter mobility tactics. Authentic Cold War era publication.

Unused M1956 braces from 1973. The inner side is not cotton but nylon. Size Large.

A couple of SP4 patches. The type used till 1958.

Decal for helmet/liner - Airborne arch. The product is from the 60's, can not guarantee the possibility of application on the helmet/liner.

Genuine 1962 dated jar of "Plug, Ear, Noise Protection, Disposable". Manufactured by U.S. Plastic Molding Corp. Full jar containing original pink wax/plastic plugs. Excellent display condition for early Vietnam War collections..

A one-of-a-kind World War II U.S. Military M-1910 canteen manufactured by S.M. Co. This specific piece features incredible GI "trench art" – hand-painted red wings flanking an "A", over "DIV", and what appears to be "G.C. ENG". Constructed of metal (stainless/steel) with honest field wear. Please note: the cork seal is missing from inside the cap. A fantastic display piece with real history.

Extremely rare genuine United States Marine Corps Winter Service trousers. Interwar/early WWII era. Heavyweight Forest Green wool. Named to marine "W.J. PAFF". Very small historical size 1-S. Collector's condition with minor moth nips.

Authentic Vietnam War era US Marine Corps Dress Blue wool trousers. Features the iconic NCO/Officer red "Blood Stripe". DSA contract dated 1967. Highly desirable size W35 L32 (Approx 35" waist). Named to marine "L. LUTTRELL". Excellent vintage condition.

Rare World War II era US Marine Corps Dress Blue wool trousers. Junior enlisted version (no stripe). Features the classic button fly and heavy white cotton inner waistband lining indicative of 1940s production. Stamped with old Corps size 4L (approx 30.5" / 78cm waist). Authentic piece of USMC history.

USMC Green Dress jacket with belt. Series 337. Size approximately corresponds to Small.

A rare piece of Special Operations history. The original HT-2A "Village Radio" transceiver. Distributed by the CIA and US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) to CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group) units. Used by local militias to call for support during Viet Cong attacks.

US paper target for shooting M16 A1.

Genuine New Old Stock (NOS) battery BA-386/PRC-77. Originally manufactured in Thailand. Still sealed in factory plastic wrap. Designed for AN/PRC-25 and AN/PRC-77 manpack radios. Sold as a collectible display item only (functionality not guaranteed).

A holy grail for modern era collectors: The US Army CCU (Close Combat Uniform) jacket. Tagged formally as "COAT, COMBAT UNIFORM (CU)". This transitional uniform was issued in limited numbers during 2003-2004 for field trials with Stryker Brigades before the adoption of the UCP ACU. It features the modern ACU cut (velcro pockets, mandarin collar) but in the legacy 3-Color Desert (DCU) pattern. This piece is fully patched to a Sergeant Thompson of the 2nd Infantry Division.

One (1) original Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (E-SBI). Manufactured by Ceradyne. Photos of labels are illustrative; specific dates/stickers may vary.

Genuine WWII US Army Ski Gaiters for Mountain Troops. Manufactured by Hood Rubber Co. Size Medium. Mint / Unissued condition. Perfect for 10th Mountain Division display..