Bag, Patient's Effects - 1965 - NIB

This extensively researched volume is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Included are insignia, headgear, camouflage uniforms, experimental items, modified items, flak armor, boots, clothing accessories, paper items and personal items from the year 1965 to 1971, all examined in great detail. Using re-constructed photos the author recreates the look and appearance of the American Soldier in Vietnam. Rangers, medics, scouts, RTO's, machine gunners, Pathfinders, and riflemen are all here and accompanied by detailed text. For the first time, see easily recognizable dating system used by the U.S. Government supply system to date the items on the manufacturer tag. A helpful appendix shows, for the first time ever, all forms of post war gear such as ALICE and camouflage like BDUs and the Rapid Deployment Force pattern, and all those that were never used in South East Asia during the Vietnam War. Included is also an easy to follow, detailed description of each item along with a comparison showing the actual wartime produced item side by side with the undesirable so the collector/Historian/Re-Enactor will never make the mistake of utilizing Post War Produced items again. Packed with over 500 detailed color photographs, and over 100 never before seen original photos from veterans, as well as many close-ups, this book fills an important gap in the collectors reference library and will be invaluable for collectors, living historians, re-enactors, modelers, curators, and artists alike.

Original "shrapnel vest" Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective with 3/4 Collar (RVNAF). This type of vest was made in the USA for ARVN needs. The size is marked M, but according to the sizing for the ARVN. Contract DSA 100-70-C-0126. Stock condition.

For collector's purposes only - ballistic protection is not guaranteed.

Unused Trousers Trousers, Man's, Cotton, Wind Resistant, Rips-stop, Poplin. Size X-Large Regular. DSA Contract 100-69-C-2149. Manufactured by M.L.W. Corporation.

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

Unused M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage. Cover is from USMC contract.

Unused McNamra boots. Size 11W. Year of manufacture 1966.

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

Original Unused (NOS) Blood Chit South East Asia - West Central Pacific. Each copy has its serial number. Year of production 1967.

Jungle First Aid Kit 2nd Pattern. Contents not intended for use. All material is expired and is for collector's use only.

Lightly used M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage.

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