US Army M-1951 Mountain Rucksack – Early Vietnam – Working Zipper – Used

Genuine vintage Parachute Rigger qualification patch. "Old School" construction featuring embroidery on a black wool felt base. Distinctive red "RIGGER" text. Reverse side features period-correct "cheesecloth" gauze backing. Mint condition..

A pristine, complete US Marine Corps Officer's Summer Service (Khaki) uniform set. Custom-tailored in 1962 for a USMC Captain. Includes the tunic, trousers, shirt, and a 1970-dated tropical wool tie. Highly desirable, wearable size (Pants 36x33, Jacket approx. 41). Excellent condition. Sold as a complete set only.

Insignia of the Central Highlands command! Up for sale is a genuine, period-original subdued shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for the I Field Force, Vietnam (I FFV) dating from the 1960s. This is the highly sought-after early-to-mid war variation featuring a flat "Cut Edge," designed to be sewn onto the iconic tropical combat jungle fatigues. Lightly used, uniform-removed condition with a fantastic, honest vintage character. A cornerstone piece for any serious Vietnam War display or US combat patch collection!

An essential tactical guide for Vietnam War historians and reenactors. This 2012 reprint by Special Operations Press provides an exact copy of the historic 1970 "RECONDO Recon Team Manual". These tactics were taught at the legendary MACV Recondo School in Nha Trang, which trained LRRPs (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols), Rangers, and Special Forces in deep jungle operations. Paperback, English language.

The mark of the legendary "Redcatchers"! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from the Vietnam War era. This is a highly sought-after combat variant, featuring the flaming spearhead design embroidered in black thread directly onto an exposed Olive Drab green twill fabric background. Featuring a flat "Cut Edge" border, this patch is reliably dated to the transitional period of 1966-1968. It is in flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. The perfect, period-correct addition to any early Vietnam combat uniform build.

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).

An early-war combat classic! Up for sale is a genuine, period-original subdued shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for USARV (United States Army, Vietnam). This specific patch is the highly collectible and rare early "Subdued on Twill" variation manufactured between 1965 and 1967, featuring an exposed olive drab cotton-twill fabric base rather than a fully embroidered background. It is in nice, field-used, uniform-removed condition with plenty of authentic "been-there" character. A foundational patch for any serious Vietnam War display!

A pristine example of the Vietnam War era M1967 Entrenching Tool (E-Tool). This is the revolutionary "Tri-Fold" all-metal design that replaced the wooden-handled shovels. Manufactured by AMES, clearly stamped 1969. It comes paired with an original carrier dated 1970. The set is in Unissued / New Old Stock (NOS) condition, retaining its original finish. Hard to find in this state.

A true combat veteran dripping with character! Up for sale is a genuine US M1 helmet rig from the Vietnam War era. This fantastic, named set belonged to an Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) named W. Harper. The rig consists of a 1960s-produced steel pot (McCord) paired with a Korean War era fiberglass liner (Micarta) – a classic configuration for Vietnam. The liner boasts a beautiful crazed exterior patina and an original pinned rank insignia on the front. A superb named piece ready for research!

Extremely rare 1967 contract M65 by Chief Apparel featuring factory brass Talon zippers (anomaly for this year). Excellent dark color. Fully patched (4th ID / CO Guard). Size Long Medium.

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.

A true time capsule. Authentic US Military cotton twill khaki garrison cap from the Vietnam War era. Unissued New Old Stock (NOS), still sealed in its original 1968 factory packaging. Manufactured by Metz of California. Size 6 5/8 (53 cm). Perfect for display.