USAF Blood Chit XM-61-1 | Southeast Asia | Dated 1967 | Serialized | NOS
Description
A pristine piece of Vietnam War aviation survival gear. This is an original US Government Issue Blood Chit, model XM-61-1. These were issued to pilots and special ops personnel to assist in evasion and escape if downed in enemy territory.
The chit features the US Flag and a plea for help in 14 languages (Burmese, Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc.), promising a reward from the US Government for the bearer's safety.
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Provenance: Clearly marked "LITHOGRAPHED BY WHG JUNE 1967".
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Security: Features a unique red serial number stamped at the bottom (e.g., 49767S), which linked the specific chit to the pilot for reward verification.
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Region: Designated for Southeast Asia - West Central Pacific.
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Condition: This item is in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, crisp and unused.
Technical Specs:
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Item: Blood Chit / Evasion Aid
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Type: XM-61-1
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Date: June 1967
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Features: Serialized (Red Stamp)
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Publisher: Aeronautical Chart and Information Center (ACIC)
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Condition: Unissued / NOS.
