Vietnam War

Like-new M-65 parka. Manufactured in 1969. Manufacturer: Alpha Industries. There is a small hole (approx. 3 mm) on one sleeve, see photo. Overall perfect, almost unused condition. Size: Medium Long.

Original BUAER (Bureau of Aeronautics) protective set made of ballistic nylon and used by US Navy and USMC helicopter crews at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Includes:

BUAER Flak Vest: protected the upper torso from low-velocity shrapnel. Zipper closure with snap cover, durable and authentic period construction.

BUAER Flak Shorts (groin protector): protected the lower abdomen and groin area. Front zipper closure with cover, adjustable crotch strap.

Details:

Size of both pieces: 40

Condition: lightly used, no damage, zippers and fasteners functional

Used Tropical Rucksack. Contract FSN 8465-935-6673. Year of manufacture 1968. Very good condition. One metal eyelet is missing, see photo. The backpack has two equipment straps.

Used Armor Body ballistic shorts, Fragmentation Protective (For the Groin). Size 36 (Army) 44 (Navy). Contract DSA-100-4677. The zipper is functional. Condition as shown in the photo. For collector purposes only.

Used bag for M17A1 gas mask, size Large. Cotton straps. Good condition.

Unused STRAP ASSEMBLY, FIELD PACK ADAPTER.

Unused cotton chin strap for M1 helmet. Infantry variant.

Used US holster for Colt 1911 pistol.

Used Coat blouse, Men's, Tropical. Rip-Stop material. Size Small Short.

M1 helmet liner manufactured by Firestone with commemorative 1st Cavalry painting and An Khe 1965 inscription.

Unused USMC Field Pack, Canvas Combat. There are small spots on the back, see photo.

US field bottle, 1 quart, from 1966. Cover with cotton trim and drinking cup.

Two pieces of M1956 Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch 1st Pattern. Used condition without damage.

Two pieces of M1956 Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch 2nd Pattern. Used condition - some metal parts are covered with oxidation, which can be cleaned. The pouches have nice colors and visible stamps.

Used trousers, men's, cotton wind resistant ripstop poplin. Size Small Long. The trousers have one stain on the thigh, see photo. Overall good condition.

Almost unused Pistol Belt M-1956. Cross weave. Size Large.

Used M69 vest in size Large. Year of manufacture 1969. The vest is marked with the name of the original owner and the inscription US Coast Guard. The ballistics are not broken. For collector's purposes only, ballistic protection is not guaranteed.

Used Coat blouse, Men's, Tropical. Rip-Stop material. Size Large Regular. One sleeve is damaged, see photo.

Inflatable lifeboat for one person, type LRU-3/P, USAF MIL-L-8664B(WP). Manufactured by Rubber Fabricators Inc. (contract DAAK01-67-C-916. Date of manufacture: 1967. Size is approximately 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.3 m max. (inflated, but with covers and bottom chambers folded down). Black and orange rubber construction with one inflatable chamber and additional stabilizing chambers underneath and nylon covers. The boat comes with the original sea anchor/brake (specification no. MIL-A-3339A). The boat is in decent condition, holds air, but is intended for collector's purposes only and is not recommended for regular use on water. The boat can be inflated using a car pump.

Used knife from Laos. The blade is made from scraps of aircraft ammunition. The blade length is 275 mm.

This T61-5 body armor, officially designated MIL-A-43197, represents a fascinating chapter in military equipment history. Developed in the mid-1960s, the T61-5 was designed to be a more ergonomic and flexible successor to the older M1952A model. Its innovative construction featured over 100 individual titanium plates, intended to provide superior protection and comfort.

Although it officially became the U.S. Army's standard-issue vest "on paper" in 1965, it never saw widespread adoption in reality. With the escalation of the Vietnam War, the T61-5 proved too expensive and complex to manufacture for mass deployment. The Army instead opted for a simpler, cheaper, updated version of the M1952A (the "3/4 collar" model).

Despite being an Army design, the T61-5 found its primary use elsewhere. It became characteristic equipment for the U.S. Navy's "Brown Water Navy" units operating in the rivers and coastal areas of Vietnam from 1966 onwards. It was also used by some U.S. Army mechanized infantry, armor, and armored cavalry units between 1969-1971.

Key Features:

• Official Designation: MIL-A-43197

• Common Name: T61-5 Composite Armor

• Standard Publication Date: Feb. 10, 1964

• Construction: Composite material with over 100 titanium plates

• Historical Status: Superseded, cancelled in 1972 with no direct replacement

• Primary Users: US Navy ("Brown Water Navy"), US Army mechanized units in Vietnam

This vest is an exceptional and rare collector's item, documenting the push for innovation in personal protection during one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century.

Unused manual insecticide sprayer. Contract DSA-700-67-C-5518/FSN 3740-691-1776. Year of manufacture: 1967.

Used COAT MAN'S CAMOUFLAGE, POPLIN, WIND RESISTANT, RIP-STOP jacket. Size Medium Regular. ERDL Brown Dominant camouflage. USMC marking on the pocket. The jacket is used and has several small holes and a repaired collar.

Unused Tropical Combat Uniform (Coat, Man's, Cotton W/R RIP-STP POPLIN OG 107). Size Large Regular. Unused condition. Contract DSA 100-69-C-1362.

Privately purchased beret from Morry Luxenbberg Co. New York. The plastic cover of the label still bears the original price tag. Unused condition. Size 7 1/8. The beret comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Used US M16 binoculars. The strap is missing from the case. Used condition. There are minor smudges on the lenses, but the view is clear and the binoculars are functional. The accompanying manual is from 1976.

Blouse in ERDL camouflage. Worse condition with most of the original patches. Labels missing but size is Medium - Regular. Blouse comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Unused original green beret for US. Special Forces. Size 7 1/8. Contract DSA100-68-C-0965. The beret comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Used Colonial USN Mark 1. Very nice condition. The blade is not sharpened.

Used pants (TROUSERS, MAN'S, COTTON, WIND RESISTANT). Rip-Stop material. Year of manufacture 1969. Size Medium Long. Trousers have one small hole on the leg. Overall very nice condition.

Used blouse (Coat, Man's, Cotton, Wind Resistant Rip-Stop Poplin). Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-68-C-2821. Army and name patch are "in country made". The Special Forces shoulder patch is a regular Army issue. Blouse has several repairs see photo.

Original unused blanket US. Army from the Vietnam War. Blankets are from 1968 and 1970 crates. FSN: 7210-282-7950.

The Complete Guide to the Medals, Badges, and Insignia of the United States Navy - World War II to the Present is the most comprehensive book on decorations ever written about the Navy. Each military medal is illustrated in color with complete details of the decorations, inscriptions, dates, and history. This book answers all questions about decorations from World War II to the present. Hardcover. Year of publication 2003.

Used buttstock for M16A1 rifle. First model without cleaning shaft - only with rubber boot. Used condition with no cracks or damage.

Unused forearm for M16A1 rifle.

Unused Parka M-65 (Field Jacket). Size Medium Regular. Year of manufacture 1969. Manufacturer Alpha Industries, Inc. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0762.

M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage. Year of manufacture 1969. Stock unused condition.

Parka M51 (Field Jacket) in unused condition. Contract QM (CTM) 10442 - C - 61 from 1961. Size Small Short.

Unused M65 trousers. Waist size 126cm, leg length from waist 119cm, leg length from crotch 82cm.

Unused US warm sleep shirt. Size Medium. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0610.

Lightly used M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage.

Pair of green and black First Sergeant (E-8) patches.

60s Vietnam War Vietnamese-Made US Army Branch Tape

Colour patch of 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Design with thin edge.

Used MACV patch—design with a thin edge.

Used M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage. The cover is numbered 87. Contract DSA100-74-F-U060.

A detailed study of United States Air Force, Army, Army Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrew survival equipment. Items covered are: survival vests, leggings, and chaps, life preservers, survival (ejection) seat and back pad kits, personal survival kits and first aid kits, etc. Tag and label information is provided for each item.

Unused flight suit in ERDL Brown Dominant camouflage. Size for approx. 180-185cm. Missing manufacturer's label.

Unused blouse in ERDL Brown Dominant camouflage. Locally made. Size corresponds to Medium Regular. Pockets have a classic cut, but they are flat. There is a button closure at the sides.

Used M1956 suspenders from 1973. Inner side is not cotton but nylon. Size Large.

Used H harness M1956 second model. Size L.

Trousers in ERDL camouflage. Material poplin. Unused condition. Contract No. 8249, DSA, DPSC, DIR or MFG. Unused stock condition.

US mosquito net. Contract DSA-100-67-C-3732.

Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton. Size X-Small Short. Camouflage ERDL. Contract DSA100-68-C-1562.

Unused Trousers, Man's, Camouflage Cotton. Size X Small Regular. Camouflage ERDL. Contract DSA100-68-C-2176.

Unused Trousers Trousers, man's, cotton poplin olive green 107 Type II. The fit is similar to the Utility Trousers Type I, but the trousers are made of lightweight poplin and have drawstrings at the bottom of the legs. 

Unused US Army can opener P51.

Unused US Army P38 can opener.

Used ERDL Coat, Man's, Tropical. On the shoulder is a patch 2nd B, 75th Infantry Ranger/Airborne. Above the pocket is a Basic parachutist badge. Size Medium Regular. Year of manufacture 1968.

Patch 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Black and green. Background twill. Unused condition.

Unused Jungle Boots with Panama sole. Size 12R. Year of manufacture 1968.

Used US poncho (Poncho, Nylon, Coated, Twill). Year of manufacture 1968. Used but very nice condition with no damage.

Unused Cap, Utility, Cotton Sateen, OG-107. Size Large. Contract DSA 100-71-C-0497.

Unused tent shelter half US. Army from 1953. In one corner the fabric is torn see photo.

Unused hat in Tiger Stripe camouflage. Size Medium - head circumference 57-58cm. Very good reproduction. Cotton material.

Unused M7 Gen Cut bayonet with original packaging without scabbard.

Suit, Flying, Man's Very Light. Size Medium Short. Original patches. Suit is in used condition. Has a few small holes and repairs. Zippers are functional.

Original preliminary version of the manual for XM177E2 - Submachine Gun, 5.56-MM, XM177E2 - Draft Copy. Published 1967.

M7 bayonet from FZR (Fraser Manufacturing Corp.). The company received two contracts for the production of bayonets in 1971 and 1972. The estimated total number of pieces produced is around 40,000. The M8A1 scabbard is made by TWB. The bayonet is in very nice condition.

Nylon pouch with plastic button Limited Procurement Type CASE, FIELD FIRST AID DRESSING - UNMOUNTED MAGNETIC COMPASS. This type is sometimes referred to as M-1967. Contract DSA100-68-C-2743, 1968.

Lightly used blouse in ERDL camouflage. Size XL-R. Contract DSA 100-70-C-0473.

US seismic intrusion detector (SID) with built-in battery-powered VHF radio transmitters. Upon a trip or disturbance, the SID transmits a VHF signal to hidden radio receivers within their communication range (typically within 1,000 to 1,500 feet) to sound an alarm, analyze the signal, and/or transmit a retransmission, for example). These SIDs were used to detect enemy troop movements in jungle environments. Therefore, they were camouflaged to look like objects naturally occurring in the jungle (e.g., twigs, rocks, etc. covered with moss or mud). However, soldiers often called them "Turd SIDs", "Dog-Doo Transmitters" or "Monkey Turds" because of their shape and color.

Original unused piece.

Unused Jungle Boots with Panama sole. Size 12R. Year of manufacture 1968.

Bag, Patient's Effects - 1965 - NIB

Lightly used Special Forces patch. Colour with thin edge.

Unused Shirt Shirt, Man's, Cotton Sateen, OG-107. Size 15 1/2 x 33.

Lightly used belt M56. Longitudinal weaving. Size Medium.

Used Field Pack, Combat M-1956.