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Hammer AR15/M16.
A rare and identifiable piece of US Marine Corps history: An original M1 Helmet Liner used at The Basic School (TBS)in Quantico, Virginia. This is the institution where every Marine Officer is trained to be a rifle platoon commander. The liner features a high-gloss finish with a distinctive white tactical stripe and the TBS Unit Crest decal (reading "Esprit, Leadership, Knowledge"). The rear features a hand-painted roster number 350.
Genuine 1966 dated fragmentation protective groin armor. "Diaper" style shorts designed to complement the M69 vest. Size 38 (Army). Unissued condition.
Vintage 1972 M-65 Field Jacket by Alpha Industries. Features the desirable "Grey Liner" look and heavy-duty Serval brass zippers. Size Medium-Long. Nice used condition.
REPRO beret in Tiger Stripe camouflage - size Large 59/60.
Poplin trousers in ERDL camouflage. Nice condition with a repaired hole on the knee and a small hole at the seam on the back.Size R-S.
The mark of the elite! Up for sale is a genuine full-color RANGER tab from the 1960s. Earning this coveted tab means surviving one of the US Army's most grueling training courses. This piece features classic pre/early Vietnam War era construction with a flat "Cut Edge" and the highly sought-after white bobbin "snowy back." Lightly used with an honest vintage patina from actual uniform wear. A perfect, authentic addition for any Vietnam-era uniform display or patch collection!
Two pieces of M1956 Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch 2nd Pattern. Used condition - some metal parts are covered with oxidation, which can be cleaned. The pouches have nice colors and visible stamps.
Unused US Army can opener P51.
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!
Rare Vietnam War era waterproof bag featuring "Chieu Hoi" (Open Arms) propaganda text in Vietnamese. Designed to hold M16 magazines while encouraging enemy defection. Dated March 1970.
An early-war combat classic! Up for sale is a genuine, period-original subdued shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for USARV (United States Army, Vietnam). This specific patch is the highly collectible and rare early "Subdued on Twill" variation manufactured between 1965 and 1967, featuring an exposed olive drab cotton-twill fabric base rather than a fully embroidered background. It is in nice, field-used, uniform-removed condition with plenty of authentic "been-there" character. A foundational patch for any serious Vietnam War display!
A holy grail piece for Vietnam War and Cold War collectors! Up for sale is a stunning, unissued military flight suit (coveralls) in the highly desirable ERDL Brown Dominant (Highland) camouflage pattern. Featuring the classic aviator cut with multiple zippered pockets, this suit is in pristine New Old Stock condition with vibrant colors. While the original manufacturer's tag is missing, it is an incredible find, especially since it fits a modern, taller build (approx. 180-185 cm / 5'11" - 6'1"). Perfect for MACV-SOG, pilot, or door gunner impressions.
Genuine Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 44th Medical Brigade. Subdued olive drab/black version. Distinctive "Embroidered on Twill" construction. Authentic used condition (removed from uniform).
An authentic woven parachutist insignia (jump wings) of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Airborne Division from the Vietnam War era. Features a fine woven design backed and reinforced with heavy cotton duck canvas for field durability. Genuine combat-worn, uniform-removed condition.
A "Holy Grail" item for Vietnam War and Special Operations collectors: The original "Preliminary Operator's and Organizational Maintenance Manual" for the STONER 63A (5.56mm Light Machinegun, Belt Fed). Published directly by the manufacturer, Cadillac Gage Company, this represents a rare piece of history associated almost exclusively with US Navy SEALs and elite units in Southeast Asia. The manual features intricate technical diagrams of the trigger group, receiver, and field stripping procedures.
The backbone of the Army! Up for sale is a genuine pair of US Army Staff Sergeant (E-6) rank insignia patches. This is the highly desirable full-color (gold) version typical of the 1950s and 1960s (Cold War and Early Vietnam War eras). These patches feature textbook mid-century construction with flat "Cut Edges" and the classic white bobbin "snowy back." The pair is in beautiful, unissued mint condition. Perfect for completing a vintage Class A uniform or early Vietnam combat fatigue shirt!
Emergency radio for locating downed pilot URT-33 Beacon Radio. The battery cover is missing three screws and one eyelet is broken. There is a 1971 revision record on the side.
An exceptional identified artifact from the Vietnam War helicopter war. This K-2B Cotton Flight Suit belonged to Aviator Nathan N. Withington, a pilot with the 191st Assault Helicopter Company (AHC). The distinctive "Yosemite Sam" patch identifies him as a member of the elite "Bounty Hunters" Gunship Platoon. The suit retains the original leather nametag and the manufacture label dated 4 April 1966.
Cover for 2qt water bag Canteen Collapsible 2 Quart Capacity. FSN 8465-J22-0002. Manufactured by Latex Corp. Contract No. DA 19-129-QM-2044. The bag has rust stains on it but is otherwise undamaged.
A pristine example of the most desirable private-purchase headgear in US Army history: The Morry Luxenberg "Green Beret". Sourced directly from the estate of Special Forces soldier "Norton" (service spanning Vietnam to the 1990s). Luxenberg berets, often Made in England, were prized by operators for their superior wool quality and "shaved" appearance. This item is Unissued/New Old Stock, retaining the rare plastic shield over the diamond logo with the original price sticker still attached. Size 7 1/8.
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