REPRO - PRU badge

A copy of the Laotian Airborne troops beret badge from the Vietnam War.

Reproduction of our JOINT CASUALTY RESOLUTION CENTER (JCRC). The unit was established in 1973 and is based in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. The main mission was to search for the MIA/KIA.

More information about the unit can be found e.g. at http://longtrip.org/JCRC-FSS-1974-75.html

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

The HT-2A radio from The Hallicrafters is from the OPS family of radios. The HT-2A is one of the first models delivered under the CIA-funded Village Radio program sponsored by the Office of Public Safety (OPS) to provide local forces with short-range radios to report Viet Cong movements. The retractable antenna is undamaged. The plastic knob for volume control and transmission switching is missing. See photo for condition. Functionality is not guaranteed.

Lightly used M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage.

Rucksack, Lightweight P-64 (welded frame). In very nice condition. Contract DSA 1-3858-64-E.

Very nice beret with flash 3rd Special Forces Group and badge. Flash has a thin edge. The beret is size 6 1/4. Production 1973.

Unused Armor Body ballistic shorts, Fragmentation Protective (For the Groin). Size 38 /Army) 44 (Navy). Contract DSA-100-4677. Unused condition. for collector's purposes only.

Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton. Size X-Small Short. Camouflage ERDL. Contract DSA100-68-C-1562.

Very nice liner for M-65 jacket from 1969 - contract DSA 100-69-C-2489.. Liner has double seams. Liner is in used but nice condition.

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