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| U.S. Vietnam War Period, Combat Equipment, Survival Fishing Kit, Blood Chit, Compass, Ammo Pouch, Triangular Bandage, etc., as available. | |
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| Survival Fishing Kit | |
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1VE-1. US military issue survival fishing kit circa Vietnam War era. Sealed clear plastic container approx. 2-3/4-inch x 1-1/8-inch x 4-5/8-inch, containing instruction booklet for fishing under survival conditions, eight asstd. flies, two size one treble hooks, straight shank hook size 9/0, leader packet with eight leaders and two spare snap swivels, 50-ft nylon line 18-pound test, 50-ft nylon line 63-pound test, assembly of asstd. hooks, assembly of asstd. needles, assembly of eight size 3 safety pins, packet of six spinners, baby copper spoon, large chrome spoon, red and white spoon, illustration of leader knots and hitches, single edge razor blade. Packet marked, Spec. No. MIL-F-62188 (ASB), Amendment 2, F/S/N 7810-558-2685. Manufactured by Tra-Con, Inc., Medford, Massachusetts, 02155. Image illustrates front and backside of one kit. A real, factory sealed U.S. Military Survival kit. Unissued. Excellent. $35.00 |
| 1969 Small Arms Ammunition Case - Holds Four 20rd M-16 Magazines | |
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1VE-2. Ruggedly constructed, 7-inch x 4-1/4-inch x 2-3/8-inch heavy olive green canvas belt pouch that holds four 20 rd. M-16 magazines. Loops and straps designed to safely carry one grenade on each side. Double metal "ALICE" clips on backside attach to pistol belt and a long strap with snap clip distributes weight to shoulder harness. Black metal hardware used throughout. US stamp on front, inside lid marked, " Case Small Arms, Ammunition, DSA 100-69-C-1158, 8465-647-0852, Eastern Canvas Products, Inc. Some of the metal parts have a very minor verdigris coating that can easily be removed. Unissued. Excellent+. $10.00 |
| U.S. Flak Vest Dated 1968, Size "Extra Large" | |
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1VE-3. Designated: “Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, With ¾ Collar;” introduced on 1967 and commonly seen in the field in 1968. Ballistic nylon interior; OD nylon exterior; short collar; two, expandable snap flap front pockets; “Scovill” zipper with original cotton web pull tab; flap front with five blackened snap closure and adjustable sides with original elastic ties. Interior specification label reads, “Size X-Large, 847-823-7373, (the last seven numbers crossed out and hand annotated to 122-1302), Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, With ¾ Collar, DSA-100-68-C-2776, L. W. Foster Sportswear Co., Inc.” Use and wear label reads, “Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, With ¾ Collar. This armor may save your life! When properly worn it will protect vital areas against shell and grenade fragments, which cause most combat casualties. Instructions: 1. Wear armor over shirt and under field Jacket. 2. Adjust side laces to make armor fit the body but still provide proper ventilation. Do not fit too tight. 3.Use protective flaps to cover opening under side laces and slide fastener. Protect slide fastener by fasting snap closure. 4. Do not dry the armor near an open flame.” The vest is in excellent condition and does not appear to have seen very much use as there are no signs of wear or soil associated with actual use; there is some very minor soil, in the form of tiny white splatter spots, (does not appear to be paint), mostly on the backside, (nothing serious and not noticeable at first glance; I'm sure this situation can be improved with a light surface wash). The big advantage is that this vest is size "Extra Large," which is a very difficult size to find. Overall about Excellent, Very scarce in this size. $175.00 SOLD |
| OD Triangular Bandage - Stock No. 2-011-755 | |
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1VE-4. The triangular bandage was a very popular item during the Vietnam War; it was used as a tourniquet, sling, bandage, as well as an exterior cover to secure sterilized dressings against wounds. Because of its large size and olive green color, it saw use as a hand towel, a bandanna or headscarf for protection against the sun; it was used as a headband or neck scarf to soak up perspiration, (sweat rag). Camouflage your rifle by wrapping it with a triangular bandage; slit the bandage or cut eye holes in it for a sniper veil; tie the three corners together to make a pouch to keep your personal items from rattling around in your pack, just to name a few. This example comes compressed in its original 4-inch wide x 2-1/8-inch deep x ¾-inch high cardboard box. The front of the box is marked, “ Stock No. 2-11-755, Bandage, Muslin, Triangular, compressed, Camouflaged, 37 by 37 by 52 inches, Unit: Each, Qty.: 1, Dyed Dressing, Lily White Sales, Inc., New York, N.Y.,” (pre-Zip Codes - 1963). The backside has six illustrated panels suggesting various uses as a bandage. A great Vietnam War accessory. A somewhat difficult item to find. Beautiful, mint, unopened, unused condition. $9.00. Front & backside shown. |
| U.S. GI Vietnam War Period Mess Tin Dated 1966 | |
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1VE-5. Steel mess tin with a stamped steel handle; the handle is marked, “U.S. Regal 1966, DSA-4-0A2661-TR530.” The original, unattached, paper label reads, “7350-343-5110, Pan, Mess Kit, CR Steel, 1 Each, DSA-4-0A2661-TR530, a – 9/66.” “CR Steel” probably stands for “cold rolled steel;” (the unit is totally non-magnetic). The mess tin has a matte silver colored finish which exhibits very minor and insignificant signs of storage age, otherwise, "factory fresh;" beautiful unused condition. You won’t be disappointed. $24.00 |
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