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Nice M1961 belt for USMC. Size M.
An essential reference for any M14 or M1A owner, armorer, or military historian. This is a high-quality 2005 reprint of the original August 1972 U.S. Army Organizational Maintenance Manual. It comprehensively covers maintenance, repair parts, and special tools for the 7.62mm M14 rifle, the M14A1 variant, and the M2 Bipod. Perfect for your workbench or militaria library.
Complete US Marine Corps M1941 Pack System (Upper Haversack + Lower Knapsack). Rare 1965 dated production (DSA contract) for Vietnam service. Mint / New Old Stock condition.
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!
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.
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.
Genuine Vietnam War era "Reel, Taped Barbed". Two coils in original carton. Contract DSA 700-69-C-1240 (1969). Flat razor-style wire. Unissued NOS. (152 chars)
Short Description: A rare piece of combat engineer field gear: A complete set of two "Reel, Taped Barbed" coils in their original cardboard dispenser box. This is the flat, razor-sharp barbed tape used for perimeter defense and booby traps during the Vietnam War. The box features clear stencil markings with contract DSA 700-69-C-1240, dating it precisely to 1969. Condition is NOS (New Old Stock) – clean and uncorroded.
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!
Genuine US Military metal support poles for the Mosquito Bar. Designed to attach to the US folding cot. New Old Stock in original paper wrapping.
An authentic, early Cold War-era "Infantry Leader's Handbook." This unique manual was published by the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, compiled by the team behind the professional "Infantry" magazine. Featuring incredibly dramatic, expressive cover art of a GI in combat, it served as a practical guide for squad and platoon leaders bridging the gap between the Korean War and Vietnam. A superb collectible for military historians.
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The definitive reference guide by Paul W. Miraldi. Detailed study of uniforms, gear, and insignia used by US Advisors (MACV) in Vietnam. Features period photos and full-color recreations. Hardcover. Schiffer Military History.
Sleeping Bag Carrier M1956 "Spaghetti".
A compelling historical book detailing the gritty reality of the U.S. "Brown-water Navy" during the Vietnam War. This high-quality hardcover volume compiles authentic, first-hand stories from the Navy crews who manned the legendary Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) "Swift Boats" in the dangerous, ambush-prone river deltas of Southeast Asia. An excellent resource for naval history buffs and Vietnam War scholars. English language.
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.
A true collector's unicorn! Up for sale is a genuine and exceptionally rare two-piece US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) patch set from the 1950s–1960s. This set includes the main arrowhead shield and the "SPECIAL FORCES" tab. The rarity lies in the fact that the official SF tab wasn't authorized until 1983 (and only with a merrowed edge). This is a matching experimental/early run featuring flat "Cut Edges," a "snowy back," and perfectly "color-matched" teal and yellow embroidery. Lightly used with an authentic patina. An absolute crown jewel for any serious patch collector!
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.
The mark of the legendary "Redcatchers"! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from the Vietnam War era. This is a highly sought-after combat variant, featuring the flaming spearhead 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 any early Vietnam combat uniform build.
A copy of the PRU (Provincial Reconnaissance Unit) badge.
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!
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.
Museum-grade K-2B Flight Suit. 11th Air Assault Division (Test) patch (1963-65). MACV Combat patch. Named to CPT Gale. The birth of Air Cavalry history.
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