Original US SDU-5/E Distress Marker Light (1972) w/ Original Battery & Pouch | Vietnam / SOG / LRRP

 
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An iconic signaling device from the Vietnam War era! We are offering an original US SDU-5/E (Light, Marker, Distress) strobe light, contract dated 1972. Originally issued to downed aviators, this high-intensity strobe became a favorite tool among special operations forces (MACV-SOG, LRRPs, SEALs) for marking LZs and signaling extraction choppers through the dense jungle canopy. This strobe is in beautiful collector condition and comes complete with its original nylon carrying pouch and the extremely rare, original vintage BA-1574/U battery (dated 1971). Due to the obsolete battery, functionality is untested; sold as a historical display piece.

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€105,93
Product code ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH1960
Brand G.I.
Category Vietnam War
Warranty NE
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Essential survival and special ops equipment.

  • The SDU-5/E Strobe: A compact, waterproof marker light that emits intense flashes visible from great distances. This example features a crisp, legible label indicating a 1972 contract by Neo-Flasher. The orange body and clear dome are in excellent condition.

  • Historical Use: While standard issue for aircrews, ground recon teams (SOG, LRRP) carried these on their web gear to guide in "dust off" helicopters or mark friendly positions for close air support during night engagements.

  • Rare Original Battery: The set includes the original mercury battery, the BA-1574/U (1971 contract). These batteries have been out of production for decades. Finding one intact and uncorroded significantly boosts the collector value of this rig.

  • The Pouch: Includes the correct olive drab nylon pouch with a snap closure and web loop for attaching to load-bearing equipment.

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Please Note: Because the vintage battery is obsolete and potentially depleted, the functionality of the strobe is untested. Sold strictly for collector/display purposes.

Technical Specs:

  • Model: SDU-5/E (Light, Marker, Distress)

  • Dates: Strobe (1972 Contract), Battery (1971 Contract)

  • Set Includes: Strobe Light, BA-1574/U Battery, Nylon Pouch

  • Historical Use: USAF, USN, MACV-SOG, LRRP, Special Forces

  • Condition: Used (Top collector condition, untested)

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