Artillery set

Genuine US Military carrying case for the M16 Rifle Bipod (M3). Cotton canvas construction with zipper closure. Includes slot for cleaning rods. Mint / Unissued condition.

Genuine US Military K-9 Leash from the Vietnam War era. Heavy-duty OD Green cotton webbing. Solid bronze/brass swivel snap hook. Unissued / New Old Stock condition.

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.

Genuine Vietnam War era USMC combat coat. ERDL Brown Dominant (Highland) pattern. Rip-Stop Poplin. Features the visible USMC EGA stencil on the pocket. Size Medium Regular. Used condition with authentic field repairs.

This T61-5 body armor, officially designated MIL-A-43197, represents a fascinating chapter in military equipment history. Developed in the mid-1960s, the T61-5 was designed to be a more ergonomic and flexible successor to the older M1952A model. Its innovative construction featured over 100 individual titanium plates, intended to provide superior protection and comfort.

Although it officially became the U.S. Army's standard-issue vest "on paper" in 1965, it never saw widespread adoption in reality. With the escalation of the Vietnam War, the T61-5 proved too expensive and complex to manufacture for mass deployment. The Army instead opted for a simpler, cheaper, updated version of the M1952A (the "3/4 collar" model).

Despite being an Army design, the T61-5 found its primary use elsewhere. It became characteristic equipment for the U.S. Navy's "Brown Water Navy" units operating in the rivers and coastal areas of Vietnam from 1966 onwards. It was also used by some U.S. Army mechanized infantry, armor, and armored cavalry units between 1969-1971.

Key Features:

• Official Designation: MIL-A-43197

• Common Name: T61-5 Composite Armor

• Standard Publication Date: Feb. 10, 1964

• Construction: Composite material with over 100 titanium plates

• Historical Status: Superseded, cancelled in 1972 with no direct replacement

• Primary Users: US Navy ("Brown Water Navy"), US Army mechanized units in Vietnam

This vest is an exceptional and rare collector's item, documenting the push for innovation in personal protection during one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century.

A highly desirable Technical Manual (TM 9-1005-249-14) dated August 1966. This manual is a treasure trove for early Vietnam War collectors. It covers the maintenance and repair of the M16 and XM16E1 rifles, but its primary value lies in the inclusion of the XM148 40mm Grenade Launcher. The XM148 was an experimental, failure-prone predecessor to the M203, used briefly by US Special Forces. Original documentation for the XM148 is extremely scarce.

Rare "Theater Made" US Jump Wings. Hand-embroidered silver bullion on black felt. Manufactured in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War era. Features distinctive paper backing with clutch posts. Excellent condition.

Genuine US Military fragmentation protective groin armor ("The Diaper"). Vietnam War era contract DSA-100-4677. Size 36 (Army) / 44 (Navy). Functional zipper. Used vintage condition. Collectible only.