US Army 82nd Airborne Division Recondo Patch | Subdued Pocket Patch

A true time capsule for serious militaria collectors! Up for sale is a rare, early-issue U.S. Army multipurpose poncho dating back to the early Vietnam War era (late 50s/60s). Unlike later lightweight nylon versions, this heavy-duty poncho features thick rubberization on both sides in classic Olive Drab. It remains in incredible, unissued "deadstock" condition, still generously coated in the original factory white talcum powder used to prevent the rubber from sticking together during decades of storage.

Firepower slung over your shoulder! Up for sale is a genuine US Army cotton bandoleer for 5.56mm M-16 magazines (7-pocket version). The crisp ink stamp reads "CHASE BAG CO. 7-73-B", securely dating this piece to the very end of the Vietnam War in 1973. The bandoleer is in mint, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. As a fantastic historical detail, it still features the original large safety pin attached to the shoulder strap, which soldiers used to adjust the length in the field.

A collector's gem from the dawn of airmobile warfare! Up for sale is a genuine 11th Air Assault Division (Test) shoulder patch (SSI) complete with the rare, separate "AIR ASSAULT" tab. This experimental unit existed only briefly from 1963 to 1965 to pioneer and test the revolutionary helicopter assault concepts that would define the Vietnam War. Once proven, the division's assets were absorbed into the famed 1st Cavalry Division. Featuring a classic flat "Cut Edge," this two-piece set is in pristine, unissued condition. A rare and highly significant slice of US Army Aviation history!

A must-have tactical resource for Vietnam War historians and Special Operations enthusiasts. This 2012 reprint by Special Operations Press combines two legendary Green Beret manuals into one volume: the "Combat Recon Manual" and the famous "B-52 Tips of the Trade." Compiled by the highly classified Project DELTA (Detachment B-52), it reveals the gritty, hard-learned tactics of deep jungle reconnaissance. Paperback, English language.

The classic badge of a combat-proven Infantryman! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB - 1st Award) in the traditional full-color metal and enamel finish. The reverse is stamped with the "V-21" hallmark, identifying it as a product of Vanguard Military Equipment Corp. Since the Institute of Heraldry introduced these alphanumeric codes in 1965, this badge perfectly dates to the Vietnam War era through the 1970s. It shows honest wear and a beautiful, authentic patina.

Genuine 1968 dated Vietnam War Jungle Boots. Panama sole pattern. "Spike Protective" steel plate. Made by HI-PALS. Rare Size 12R. Mint/Unissued condition with original tag.

Classic private-purchase camouflage trousers featuring the iconic Duck Hunter spot pattern. A favorite of US Advisors, SEALs, and CIDG troops in the early 1960s.

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.

Feed the Pig! Up for sale is a fantastic, genuine Vietnam War-era US Military M19A1 ammunition can. This classic steel box features incredibly well-preserved original yellow stenciling from 1968. It originally held 200 rounds of 7.62mm linked ammunition for the iconic M60 machine gun. The stencils clearly detail the 4-to-1 Ball/Tracer mix and identify the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant (TW 68). The can is used but in great, fully functional condition with its rubber gasket intact and a beautiful authentic patina.

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.

A collector's gem from the early days of subdued insignia! Up for sale is a genuine "U.S. ARMY" branch tape from the early stages of the Vietnam War. Unlike the more common embroidered tapes, this is the highly sought-after printed version. This quick and cheap manufacturing method was used right after the Army authorized subdued insignia in 1966. Because the ink washed out and faded extremely quickly in the jungle, they were soon replaced. This specific piece is in pristine, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition—never washed, never sewn, with flawlessly sharp, dark text. The ultimate finishing touch for an authentic early-war jungle fatigue jacket.

A true jungle classic from the Central Highlands! Up for sale is a genuine subdued shoulder patch (SSI) for the 4th Infantry Division (the "Ivy Division") from the Vietnam War era. This is a highly sought-after early combat variant, featuring black embroidery on an Olive Drab twill fabric background with a flat "Cut Edge" border. The patch is in flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. An absolute must-have, period-correct detail for your early-war jungle fatigue uniform!