US Basic Parachutist Badge | Bullion Wire | Okinawa Made | Vietnam Era

REPRO Hat green. Size 58. Signal fabric on the inside. The hat has a nylon brim.

Rare printed cloth insignia of the South Vietnamese 21st Infantry Division (ARVN). Features the "Thunderbolt" design screen-printed on coarse fabric. Authentic "Theater Made" piece from the Mekong Delta region.

Originální bunda M-65 z roku 1971. Výrobce Alpha Industries. Vzácné stříbrné (hliníkové) zipy Scovill. Součástí je dobová tepelná vložka. Použitý stav s patinou, vložka má trhlinu. Velikost Medium-Long.

Genuine Cold War era US Military garrison trousers (Chinos). Classic cotton khaki twill. Dated October 1957 and features the original soldier's stenciled name. Extra small vintage size (Waist 68cm / ~27 inches). Excellent collector's condition.

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• Historical Status: Superseded, cancelled in 1972 with no direct replacement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

Veteran patch 1 Bn. 52 Inf. Recon Platoon

The definitive photographic reference guide for USMC patches and insignia from the Vietnam War. Published by Schiffer Military History. Hardcover. Essential for collectors.

The mark of a frontline combat veteran! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) from the Vietnam War era. This highly prestigious award is given only to infantrymen and Special Forces soldiers who have personally fought in active ground combat under hostile fire. The badge features a clutch-back design and bears the alphanumeric maker mark "S21 GI" on the reverse, firmly dating it to the 1960s. The blue enamel and silver finish are in beautiful condition. An essential centerpiece for any Vietnam-era Class A dress uniform display!

Unused US Army P38 can opener.

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

A must-have tactical resource for Vietnam War historians and Special Operations enthusiasts. This 2012 reprint by Special Operations Press combines two legendary Green Beret manuals into one volume: the "Combat Recon Manual" and the famous "B-52 Tips of the Trade." Compiled by the highly classified Project DELTA (Detachment B-52), it reveals the gritty, hard-learned tactics of deep jungle reconnaissance. Paperback, English language.

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.