Original 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One" Patch | Green Back | 1950s-60s

The insignia of those who saved lives in the jungle! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the 44th Medical Brigade from the Vietnam War era. This is a highly sought-after early combat variant featuring black embroidery on an exposed Olive Drab green twill fabric background with a flat "Cut Edge." The 44th was the headquarters for all medical units in the Vietnam theater. It is in flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. A must-have, period-correct detail for any 1966-1968 jungle fatigue build.

A true holy grail for Green Beret collectors! We are offering a genuine US Army 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) cloth beret flash. This is the exceedingly rare early pattern, used prior to and during the very early stages of their Vietnam deployment. It features a solid black background with a white border, dating it before late 1964 when the yellow and red stripes of the Republic of Vietnam flag were added. The patch boasts the highly desirable flat "Cut Edge" border. Flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition.

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.

Essential gear for a Vietnam-era Marine! Up for sale is a genuine M1961 canvas magazine pouch, designed to hold a single 20-round magazine for the legendary M-14 rifle. This load-bearing system was developed exclusively for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and was worn during the early, intense battles of the Vietnam War before the widespread adoption of the M-16. The pouch is in used condition with authentic field patina, fully functional snaps, and the classic bottom grommets. Price is for 1 piece.

The combat-ready jungle version! Up for sale is a genuine subdued (olive green and black) shoulder patch (SSI) for the 1st Aviation Brigade. This is the highly desirable early "Cut Edge" variant, produced during the short transitional period in the mid-1960s when the Army switched from full-color insignia to low-visibility combat patches. The patch is in flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. An absolute must-have authentic detail for your Vietnam War jungle fatigue build!

The iconic "Sword of Vietnam" from the battle for Saigon! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era shoulder patch (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) for the II Field Force, Vietnam (II FFV). This massive corps-level command oversaw US operations in the critical III Corps Tactical Zone surrounding Saigon. This is the tactical subdued version (OD/Black) featuring a classic flat "cut-edge" border. The lack of a merrowed edge and the unsealed reverse confirm it as a 100% authentic, US-made piece produced during the conflict (late 1960s). Mint, unissued condition.

The mark of a soldier trained to survive the harshest environments! Up for sale is a genuine, full-color US Army "Jungle Expert" pocket patch from the Vietnam War era. This coveted badge was awarded to troops who successfully completed the grueling Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) course in Panama. This is the highly desirable early variant featuring a flat "Cut Edge" border. The patch is in mint, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition with vibrant, flawless embroidery. Traditionally worn on the left breast pocket of the combat uniform.

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 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!

REPRO beret in Tiger Stripe camouflage - size Large 59/60.

Authentic gear from the early days of the Vietnam conflict! Up for sale is a genuine cotton canvas M-1956 entrenching tool carrier. This specific piece features a beautifully legible military contract stamp on the back dating it clearly to 1962. It is in quite nice, lightly used condition with a great vintage patina. Complete with the distinctive leather tabs for securely attaching a bayonet scabbard, and the original steel slide keeper clips for belt mounting. A perfect, period-correct piece for collectors and reenactors!

The pinnacle of airborne qualification! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era cloth parachute badge (Master Jump Wings) of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This is a high-quality, US-manufactured patch produced specifically for elite American personnel (US Advisors, MACV-SOG, Special Forces) who earned the prestigious Master rating while serving with South Vietnamese forces. Featuring the distinct star and wreath design, it is in excellent, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition with a period-correct cut-edge.