US Special Forces Patch – Merrowed Edge – Dated 1967 – Shalhoub Bros – Rare

Used jacket (Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton, Wind Resistant Poplin, Class 2) in ERDL Brown Dominant camouflage. Size Medium Regular. Label with year of manufacture and production missing.

Rare "Theater Made" US Jump Wings. Hand-embroidered silver bullion on black felt. Manufactured in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War era. Features distinctive paper backing with clutch posts. Excellent condition.

REPRO beret in Tiger Stripe camouflage - size Large 59/60.

An authentic U.S. Army Pamphlet (PAM 350-12) issued in May 1967, right in the thick of the Vietnam War. Titled "Guide for Squad Leaders," this manual was essential reading for NCOs. It focuses on the psychological and practical aspects of leading men in combat, maintaining discipline, and building a cohesive squad. A fantastic historical reference and display piece for Vietnam War reenactors and militaria collectors.

Genuine Vietnam War era Blood Chit (Survival aid). Type XM-61-1 for Southeast Asia. Lithographed June 1967. Features individual red serial number. Mint / New Old Stock condition.

The iconic "Electric Butterknife" of the Green Berets! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era 2-piece shoulder patch for the US Army Special Forces. This is the tactical subdued version (OD/Black) featuring the main arrowhead shield and a separate "AIRBORNE" tab. The classic flat "cut-edge" border and unsealed reverse confirm it as a 100% authentic, US-made piece produced during the Vietnam conflict (late 60s/early 70s). Mint, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. An absolute must-have for MACV-SOG and SF uniform restorations.

The classic badge of a combat-proven Infantryman! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB - 1st Award) in the traditional full-color metal and enamel finish. The reverse is stamped with the "V-21" hallmark, identifying it as a product of Vanguard Military Equipment Corp. Since the Institute of Heraldry introduced these alphanumeric codes in 1965, this badge perfectly dates to the Vietnam War era through the 1970s. It shows honest wear and a beautiful, authentic patina.

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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The pinnacle of airborne qualification! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era cloth parachute badge (Master Jump Wings) of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This is a high-quality, US-manufactured patch produced specifically for elite American personnel (US Advisors, MACV-SOG, Special Forces) who earned the prestigious Master rating while serving with South Vietnamese forces. Featuring the distinct star and wreath design, it is in excellent, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition with a period-correct cut-edge.

The airborne pride of US Advisors! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era cloth parachute badge (Senior Jump Wings) of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Rather than a local Asian copy, this is a high-quality, US-manufactured patch. These were produced specifically for American personnel (US Advisors, MACV-SOG, Airborne units) who earned the qualification while serving in Vietnam and wore the badge on their US uniforms. It is in excellent, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition with a period-correct cut-edge.

Genuine carrier for the XM28 "Grasshopper" riot control mask. Still sealed in the original 1969 government packaging. Rare NOS condition. Famous "Tunnel Rat" gear.

A Holy Grail for military ration and Vietnam War gear collectors! We are offering a genuine, completely sealed "Food Packet, Long Range Patrol" (LRP), commonly known as a "Lurp" ration. This is the highly desirable late-type version featuring the dark brown plastic packaging, which served as the direct predecessor to the iconic MREs (Meals, Ready-to-Eat) introduced in the 1980s. This specific packet contains Menu No. 4: Beef with Rice, produced by Cadillac Products, Inc. A flawless display piece for your collection!