PARKA M65 (FIELD JACKET) - Sportmaster - 1969

Rare original beret flash for the 22nd Special Forces Aviation Detachment ("The 22nd"). Stationed in West Berlin supporting Detachment A. Desirable "Thin Rim" / non-merrowed edge variant. Aviation branch colors. Mint condition.

Genuine Vietnam War era canvas grenade pouch. Holds 3 hand grenades. Contract dated 1967. Made of heavy OD Cotton Duck. Crisp "US" stamp. Unissued / Mint condition.

Genuine Vietnam War era Red Cross identification flag. Contract dated 1968. "Flag, Ident, Red Cross, Amb & Marker". Nylon/Wool blend. Museum quality: Sealed in original bag with original cardboard box..

Genuine Vietnam War era Utility Cap. Cotton Sateen OG-107 fabric. Dated 1971. Manufacturer: Propper International. Size Large. Unissued / Mint condition.

Rare original XM3 "Clothes Pin" bipod for the M16 rifle. Manufactured by Colt (marked 62122). Vietnam War era. Complete set with zipper pouch and cleaning kit.

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.

The essential reference guide for collectors of Vietnam War memorabilia, focusing specifically on the opposing forces. "Weapons and Field Gear of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong" by Edward J. Emering is a high-quality hardcover book published by Schiffer Military History. It provides an in-depth look at the uniforms, equipment, and weapons used by Communist forces, making it a vital tool for authentication.

Rare early buttstock for M16/XM16E1 rifles (Vietnam War era). "Type D" model with a solid rubber buttpad and no cleaning kit compartment. Good used condition, no cracks..

Genuine Vietnam War era Blood Chit (Survival aid). Type XM-61-1 for Southeast Asia. Lithographed June 1967. Features individual red serial number. Mint / New Old Stock condition.

Unused Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type vest with plates. Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0548. Perfect unused condition. There is a small tear in the cotton fabric on the inside back see photo.

The vest was tested by the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from January to May 1967, and although it was too heavy for foot mobile operations, it was recommended for personnel involved in escorting convoys and motorized patrols.

A scarce piece of US Marine Corps amphibious gear: The Electric Beach Landing Lantern, dated October 1964. Manufactured by Turnsignal Co., Philadelphia, this rugged light was designed to mark beachheads during invasion operations. It features a heavy-duty pole clamp and a selector switch for FLASH or STEADY beam. The interior retains the original set of color filters and spare bulbs, which is a rare find. Sold as a collectible display piece (untested).

Authentic 1967 US pilot's survival life raft. Type LRU-3/P by Rubber Fabricators Inc. Holds air. Includes original Sea Anchor. Sold as a collector's display item only.