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Used USMC side caps of the older type. Please select the number from the photo in your order.
Authentic World War II US Marine Corps M1944 Field Jacket (Vandegrift style). Stamped with name H.M. Singleton. Wool gabardine fabric. Shadows of removed rank chevrons on sleeves. Good vintage condition. Size Small.
Genuine World War II US Marine Corps wool overcoat. Features the 6th Marine Division "Melanesia Micronesia Orient" patch and PFC rank. Dated 1942-43. Size 2-S. Outstanding condition.
A pristine example of "Theater Made" headgear from the Vietnam War era. This Tiger Stripe cap represents the private purchase gear favored by GIs and Special Forces operating in Southeast Asia. Produced locally (likely Okinawa or Thailand tailor shops), this specific cap is in incredible Deadstock / Unissued condition. It retains the rare original paper inventory tag ("Size Small C.P. 2216") stapled to the brim. The fabric is crisp and the colors are vibrant. Size Small.
Genuine Vietnam War era Red Cross identification flag. Contract dated 1968. "Flag, Ident, Red Cross, Amb & Marker". Nylon/Wool blend. Museum quality: Sealed in original bag with original cardboard box..
A scarce piece of US Marine Corps amphibious gear: The Electric Beach Landing Lantern, dated October 1964. Manufactured by Turnsignal Co., Philadelphia, this rugged light was designed to mark beachheads during invasion operations. It features a heavy-duty pole clamp and a selector switch for FLASH or STEADY beam. The interior retains the original set of color filters and spare bulbs, which is a rare find. Sold as a collectible display piece (untested).
Rare early buttstock for M16/XM16E1 rifles (Vietnam War era). "Type D" model with a solid rubber buttpad and no cleaning kit compartment. Good used condition, no cracks..
Genuine pocket patch for the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment ("Black Lions"). Subdued colorway (Desert/ACU). Features the rampant lion with the number "2". Sew-on backing. Mint condition.
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.
Genuine Vietnam War era USAF Jungle Jacket (1970). Features rare "in-country" embroidered insignia: Senior Pilot wings, Lieutenant Colonel rank, and name tapes. Rip-Stop Poplin. Mint condition.
The definitive guidebook for the US Army Special Forces during the height of the Vietnam War. This original FM 31-21 Special Forces Operations manual is dated June 3, 1965. It outlines the core doctrine of the Green Berets, focusing on Unconventional Warfare (UW), counter-insurgency, and the organization of Guerrilla Warfare behind enemy lines. A vital resource for historians and reenactors.
An incredible piece of Vietnam War naval history: Original 1967 US Navy OG-107 Cotton Sateen Shirt. This shirt belonged to a diver assigned to the Ship Repair Facility (SRF) at Subic Bay, Philippines, the primary maintenance hub for the US 7th Fleet. Key features include:
Chest: Embroidered U.S. NAVY tape and Diver insignia (Mark V Helmet style).
Shoulder: Rare, large colorful patch "COM. NAV. PHIL. SRF SUBIC BAY - DIVING SALVAGE". A true collector's item with specific provenance.
Genuine 1970 dated Rip-Stop Jungle Jacket. Features 101st Airborne Division patch (merrowed edge), Senior Army Aviator wings, and nylon name tapes. Size Medium-Short..
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.
Genuine Vietnam War era OG-107 Utility Shirt. Manufactured by Globe Bag Corp in 1967. Cotton Sateen Type III. Size 15 1/2 x 33. New Old Stock (NOS) / Unissued condition.
A prime example of the US Army "Rucksack, Tropical", the definitive pack of the Vietnam War. Dated 1968 (DSA 100-68-C-2782). Unlike the later ALICE pack, this features the distinctive spring-steel "X-Frame" to keep the load off the soldier's back in humid conditions. The nylon is in excellent condition with vibrant color. Includes two original utility lash straps. Note: One metal eyelet is missing from a side attachment tab.
Genuine 1964 dated OG-107 Cotton Sateen shirt. Type III (pointed pockets). Features stenciled name "E.E. Akers". Note: One broken button. Size fits like Small.
Pair of vintage US Army rank insignia. First Sergeant (E-8). Subdued (Black on OD Green). Desirable "Cut Edge" construction typical of the Vietnam War era.
Parka M51 (Field Jacket) in unused condition. Contract QM (CTM) 10442 - C - 61 from 1961. Size Small Short.
Genuine US Military carrying case for the M16 Rifle Bipod (M3). Cotton canvas construction with zipper closure. Includes slot for cleaning rods. Mint / Unissued condition.
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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