Experimental Gear, Prototypes & Trial Series

Rare USMC experimental vest with ballistic or shrapnel protection and DORON plates. Size M. Lightly used stock condition.

This type of vest is one of the test pieces produced during WWII. While the US. Army preferred to use metal plates, the USN and USMC tested the DORON material.

The material was named after Gen. G. F. Doriot, who commanded the Research and Development Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General.

Experimental six-colour desert uniform (6D) from 1990. Blouse and trousers size large regular. Material ripstop. Velcro instead of buttons is used everywhere. The collar of the blouse is larger than the regular model. The lower pockets of the blouse are flat without gussets on the sides. The trousers have a zipped fly. Condition used without damage. Contract DAAK60-90-C-8102. Made by American Apparel, Inc.

Unused Summit experimental backpack. 3D/DCU camouflage. Size approx. 55l.

Rare experimental vest for concealed carry with plates. It was developed for the D.A.R.P.A. by Safariland. Size Large Regular. Used condition with no damage. Soft ballistics are only in the back panel. Designed for collector purposes ballistic protection is not guaranteed.

US Special Forces kit from 2004. The kit would be purchased from a former member of the U.S. Navy SEALs. He claimed that several kits were obtained from DELTA Force (CAG) for testing. The gear is without labels or manufacturer markings. The kit is essentially a hybrid between SPEAR ELCS and SFLCS/MLCS gear. Most items are unused. A few items have been masked and used. The shipping bag does not have an internal binder to store the gear. Very interesting piece.

Lightly used USMC trousers in Frogskin (Duck Hunter) camouflage. These are pants from the test series before the introduction of the P1941 uniform. Waist 72cm, leg length from waist 100cm, leg length from crotch 74cm.

Set of experimental patches 10th Mountain Division.

Prototype of the LBT 6155B plate carrier from London Bridge Trading. Colour Coyote Tan.

Unused Coat, Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform - Universal Camouflage Pattern - Delta. Size Large Regular.

Lightly used experimental boots US. Army Natic Soldiers Systems Center. Size 10R. Year of manufacture 1982. Leather and sole of boots is brown. A link to photos from testing can be found at the link www.digitalcommonwealth.org.

Combat Uniform (CU) trousers. Size Large Long. The uniform was tested in 2003-2004 by units of Stryker Brigades 2nd Infantry Division and 25th Infantry Division.

Original packed set of SOCOM t-shirts including questionnaire. Size Medium.

Set of two prototype pouches LBT - 0262J.

An American experimental World War II etocellulose canteen, dated 1943 and marked AICO.

In an attempt to produce a non-metallic canteen during World War II, the U.S. government attempted to produce a plastic canteen using Dow Chemical's etocellulose plastic. The canteen was manufactured by several government contractors, including AICO. Production of the canteens began in mid-1942 and production ceased in 1944.

Canteens were usually issued to troops in the Pacific. This canteen was commonly found in USMC units. The problem with the canteens was that they had a tendency to crack over time due to heat exposure. Also, the water they contained took on a bitter taste. To remove the aftertaste, soldiers commonly added baking soda to the water when filling the canteen.

 AICO produced only 4,400 of these canteens.

Experimental pouch EX 54-1 used. Catfish lacks clips.

Experimental Trousers, Man's, Combat, Temperate. Size 36x35. Material CTN, Sateen OG 107. Fabric is "plank" pants are starched and ironed.

Experimental T-pattern BDU jacket. Size XL-R. The jacket was used in the Operation Urban Warrior exercise. Lightly used condition with no damage.

Experimental ammunition bag XM 249. The bag is nylon and the strap is cotton. Some of the buckles are classic metal, the bottom ones are plastic. Very nice condition.

Rare USN experimental vest with ballistic or anti-shock protection and DORON plates. Size M stock condition.

This type of vest is one of the test pieces produced during WWII. While the US. Army preferred to use metal plates, the USN and USMC tested DORON material.

The material was named after Gen. G. F. Doriot, who commanded the Research and Development Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General.