US Army Field Grade Officer Visor Cap – Vietnam Era – Size 7 3/4 (Huge!) – Mint

Used US pan/mesh. Year of manufacture 1967.

Authentic jungle gear with serious character! Up for sale is an original US Army M-1956 canvas cover for the standard 1-quart canteen. This is the highly desirable early variant featuring the all-cotton edge binding (later models switched to nylon to prevent fraying). The cover boasts an amazing "salty" combat patina, perfectly faded by the sun and field use, yet remains fully functional. The perfect addition to any early Vietnam War impression or collection.

Rare original propaganda booklet from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Titled "U.S. Planes Downed Over North Vietnam". Contains stamps depicting anti-aircraft victories. Iconic POW cover image.

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.

The mark of the combat builders! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the 18th Engineer Brigade from the Vietnam War era. This is a highly sought-after early combat variant, featuring the design embroidered in black thread directly onto an exposed Olive Drab green twill fabric background. Featuring a flat "Cut Edge" border, this patch is reliably dated to the transitional period of 1966-1968. It is in flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. The perfect, period-correct addition to your early Vietnam jungle fatigue uniform.

A massive relic of electronic warfare in Vietnam: The AN/QSG-126 Detection Transmitting Set, Acoustic. This 15kg air-delivered sensor was designed to be dropped onto the Ho Chi Minh Trail to detect Viet Cong movement as part of the secret Operation Igloo White (McNamara Line). This is an Inert / Training example dated 1968. It remains in excellent condition with the stabilizing fins still taped for storage.

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 true jungle survival classic in unissued condition! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Multipurpose Net, famously used by troops as a lightweight tactical jungle hammock during the Vietnam War. Made from heavy-duty olive green nylon, this net weighs just 1 pound and measures roughly 5 by 9 feet (60x108 inches) when deployed. It comes complete with two 14-foot suspension ropes for tying off to trees. This is unissued New Old Stock (NOS), still sealed in its original military plastic packaging. Perfect for collectors, reenactors, or serious bushcraft enthusiasts!

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.

An extremely rare transitional piece from the early Vietnam War! Up for sale is a genuine "U.S. ARMY" branch tape in the tactical subdued (black) format. What makes this piece highly sought after is the backing material: the text is embroidered directly onto a strip of iconic HBT (Herringbone Twill) fabric. This combination of the dark embroidery (introduced in 1966) and the older, durable HBT canvas from the Korean War era makes it a classic transitional artifact. The tape is in perfect, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition.

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!

An essential tactical guide for Vietnam War historians and reenactors. This 2012 reprint by Special Operations Press provides an exact copy of the historic 1970 "RECONDO Recon Team Manual". These tactics were taught at the legendary MACV Recondo School in Nha Trang, which trained LRRPs (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols), Rangers, and Special Forces in deep jungle operations. Paperback, English language.