Coat, Man's, Field, M-65 - Medium Regular - 1969 - NOS

Nice 5-quart water bag. Slightly used condition. The bag and container were manufactured in 1968.

Special Forces shoulder patch (without arc) from the Vietnam War. Variant with a hemmed edge.

CIB colour patch used.

Original BUAER (Bureau of Aeronautics) protective set made of ballistic nylon and used by US Navy and USMC helicopter crews at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Includes:

BUAER Flak Vest: protected the upper torso from low-velocity shrapnel. Zipper closure with snap cover, durable and authentic period construction.

BUAER Flak Shorts (groin protector): protected the lower abdomen and groin area. Front zipper closure with cover, adjustable crotch strap.

Details:

Size of both pieces: 40

Condition: lightly used, no damage, zippers and fasteners functional

Inflatable lifeboat for one person, type LRU-3/P, USAF MIL-L-8664B(WP). Manufactured by Rubber Fabricators Inc. (contract DAAK01-67-C-916. Date of manufacture: 1967. Size is approximately 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.3 m max. (inflated, but with covers and bottom chambers folded down). Black and orange rubber construction with one inflatable chamber and additional stabilizing chambers underneath and nylon covers. The boat comes with the original sea anchor/brake (specification no. MIL-A-3339A). The boat is in decent condition, holds air, but is intended for collector's purposes only and is not recommended for regular use on water. The boat can be inflated using a car pump.

Coverall, Flying, Men's CWU-1/P. Size Small Regular. Very nice condition.

US bottle with liquid for cleaning weapons. The bottles are full and in their original packaging. Year of manufacture: 1969.

Hook M 1956 1st Pattern - Large

Unused Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type vest with plates. Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0548. Perfect unused condition. There is a small tear in the cotton fabric on the inside back see photo.

The vest was tested by the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from January to May 1967, and although it was too heavy for foot mobile operations, it was recommended for personnel involved in escorting convoys and motorized patrols.

Unused M7 Conetta bayonet with used M8A1 scabbard from manufacturer PWH.

Used M1956 suspenders from 1973. Inner side is not cotton but nylon. Size Large.

M9A1 gas mask in an original unopened can.