ERDL Brown Dominant Theater Made Jacket - M-R

Almost unused Pistol Belt M-1956. Cross weave. Size Large.

Used Tropical Rucksack. Contract FSN 8465-935-6673. Year of manufacture 1968. Very good condition. One metal eyelet is missing, see photo. The backpack has two equipment straps.

Used M1956 suspenders from 1973. Inner side is not cotton but nylon. Size Large.

Short Description: An original piece of diving history. The legendary floating AquaSharp knife by U.S. Divers. A vintage collectible from the mid-20th century in used, but very good condition.

Product Description: This knife is a true icon from the golden age of scuba diving. Produced in the 1950s and 60s, the AquaSharp was designed with a specific floating handle (wood/cork composition) to ensure it wouldn't sink if dropped underwater.

It serves as a perfect addition for vintage gear collectors or as a unique display piece. The knife comes with its original sheath, featuring the classic leather belt loop and plastic tip protector.

Specifications:

• Brand: U.S. Divers (Aqua-Lung)

• Model: AquaSharp Floating Diver’s Knife

• Era: 1950s – 1960s

• Handle: Floating design, high-visibility yellow/lacquer finish.

• Sheath: Original vintage sheath included (Leather/Plastic combo).

Condition: Used – Very Good Condition. This item has been well-preserved. Unlike many surviving examples that show heavy saltwater corrosion, this knife is in great shape. The handle retains its color and finish, and the blade shows only minor signs of age typical for a vintage item. A beautiful collector's piece.

Adapter Modification kit, Packboard, Radio Carrying to place the radio on Lightweight backpacks. The AN/PRC 25/77 radio was placed on the top shelf. On the bottom was a spare battery or KY 38 encryption device.

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.

Pack of disposable earplugs. Production 1962. For collecting purposes - functionality is not guaranteed.

60s Vietnam War Vietnamese-Made US Army Branch Tape