Infantry Leader's Handbook

Trousers in ERDL camouflage. Size Medium Regular. Contract DSA 100-70-C-0137. Perfect almost unused condition. Colours are rich and unwashed. This piece comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Privately purchased beret from Morry Luxenbberg Co. New York. The plastic cover of the label still bears the original price tag. Unused condition. Size 7 1/8. The beret comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Pack of disposable earplugs. Production 1962. For collecting purposes - functionality is not guaranteed.

Used US holster for Colt 1911 pistol.

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.

Blouse ERDL Green dominant, sizing. M-S. USMC markings on pocket and USMC rank insignia on collars.

Parka M51 (Field Jacket) in unused condition. Contract QM (CTM) 10442 - C - 61 from 1961. Size Small Short.

Unused Parka M-65 (Field Jacket). Size Medium Regular. Year of manufacture 1969. Manufacturer Alpha Industries, Inc. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0762.

Unused manual insecticide sprayer. Contract DSA-700-67-C-5518/FSN 3740-691-1776. Year of manufacture: 1967.

Used blouse (Coat, Man's, Cotton, Wind Resistant Rip-Stop Poplin). Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-68-C-2821. Army and name patch are "in country made". The Special Forces shoulder patch is a regular Army issue. Blouse has several repairs see photo.

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