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"Follow Me!" – the legendary creed of the US Infantry! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the US Army Infantry School (Fort Benning) from the Vietnam War era. Featuring the iconic upward-pointing bayonet, this patch is the ultimate symbol of infantry leadership. This is a highly sought-after early combat variant featuring a flat "Cut Edge" border, reliably dating it to the transitional period of 1966-1968. The patch is in lightly used condition, likely removed from a period uniform, giving it an authentic, salty combat patina.

Unused US Army can opener P51.

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 iconic "First Team" in its highly desirable early configuration! We are offering a genuine, full-color 1st Cavalry Division shoulder sleeve insignia from the Vietnam War era. This is the sought-after "Cut Edge" variant, featuring a flat, un-merrowed border, which firmly dates it to the early-to-mid Vietnam period before thick overlocked edges became standard. Lightly used but in fantastic condition with vibrant colors. A massive, historic patch and a must-have for any Vietnam War collector or reenactor!

The airborne pride of US Advisors! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era cloth parachute badge (Senior Jump Wings) of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Rather than a local Asian copy, this is a high-quality, US-manufactured patch. These were produced specifically for American personnel (US Advisors, MACV-SOG, Airborne units) who earned the qualification while serving in Vietnam and wore the badge on their US uniforms. It is in excellent, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition with a period-correct cut-edge.

Rare 1st Pattern OG-107 Sateen Shirt (Type I). Rectangular pocket flaps. Dated 1962. Full color Sergeant First Class insignia. Size Medium (Chest 37-41"). Authentic vintage condition..

Poplin trousers in ERDL camouflage. Nice condition with a repaired hole on the knee and a small hole at the seam on the back.Size R-S.

M1 helmet liner with DUI 104th Cavalry Regiment decals on both sides. The original sweatband and straps are replaced with a simplified plastic liner. The liner has a dark green gloss lacquer finish.

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 missing link in US tactical gear history! Up for sale is an extremely rare LINCLOE program nylon pouch designed for three 30-round M16 magazines. Introduced in 1971, it bridges the gap between M-1967 nylon gear and the ALICE system. What makes this pouch highly collectible is the unique internal design: individual retention flaps for each magazine, a feature dropped in later LC-1 pouches. This exact model is famously associated with the US Marines guarding the Saigon embassy in 1975. Unissued, New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Includes two metal ALICE clips.

A rare and identifiable piece of US Marine Corps history: An original M1 Helmet Liner used at The Basic School (TBS)in Quantico, Virginia. This is the institution where every Marine Officer is trained to be a rifle platoon commander. The liner features a high-gloss finish with a distinctive white tactical stripe and the TBS Unit Crest decal (reading "Esprit, Leadership, Knowledge"). The rear features a hand-painted roster number 350.