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Pair of green and black First Sergeant (E-8) patches.
Mr. Marti Demiquels, the author of this book and a dedicated collector himself, has put together not only most of the pieces contained in the following pages, but a complete museum on the Vietnam War as well, amassed throughout an entire lifetime of passionate study and collecting.This book is a stunning visual record of uniforms, equipment and personal memories of the elite forces of the United States during the Vietnam War. It includes an impressive collection of militaria, illustrated by over 1,100 original photographs - many never published before - and captivating texts that fill 250 pages in full color.
Unused M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage. Cover is from USMC contract.
Used blouse (Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton, Wind Resistant Poplin). Camouflage ERDL. Size Medium - Regular. Size label missing.
Unused Jungle Boots with Panama sole. Size 12R. Year of manufacture 1968.
60s Vietnam War Vietnamese-Made US Army Branch Tape
Used 2qt field water canteen with universal strap. Bottle is from Hedwin. Year of manufacture 1968.
Used ERDL Coat, Man's, Tropical. On the shoulder is a patch 2nd B, 75th Infantry Ranger/Airborne. Above the pocket is a Basic parachutist badge. Size Medium Regular. Year of manufacture 1968.
Ark M-65 (Field Jacket). Producer Sportsmasters. Contract from 1969 with grey lining, where the "s" at the end is missing in the company designation and it is marked as Sportmaster. Size XL Regular. Lightly used condition. There is a small stain on the back see photo. Contract DSA100-69-C-2484. All zippers are functional, velcro closures are in very good condition.
The M7 Imperial bayonet from a series of commemorative bayonets issued by The American Historical Foundation to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Designed by veteran B. J. Weber. The blade is etched and highly polished. Parts of the bayonet are gilded in 24 karat gold. Detailed information on this series can be found on the mocityman.com website.
Pack of disposable earplugs. Production 1962. For collecting purposes - functionality is not guaranteed.
Unused Trousers, Man's, Camouflage Cotton. Size X Small Regular. Camouflage ERDL. Contract DSA100-68-C-2176.
Hook M 1956 1st Pattern - Large
Shirt Sleeping man sizing. S.
Unused US Army P38 can opener.
AN/QSG-126 Inert/School Acoustic Detector AN/QSG-126 Detection Transmitting Set Acoustic. The detector was dropped from the aircraft to the suspected NVA/Vietcong site. Nice condition, stabilizing ailerons are still taped over with paper tape. Year of manufacture 1968. Shipping only within the EU. Sensor length is approx 76cm, weight approx 15kg without shipping container. Possibility to arrange personal collection.
Unused blouse in ERDL Brown Dominant camouflage. Locally made. Size corresponds to Medium Regular. Pockets have a classic cut, but they are flat. There is a button closure at the sides.
Unused US warm sleep shirt. Size Medium. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0610.
Book Uniforms & Equipment of U.S. Military Advisors in Vietnam: 1957-1972 (Schiffer Military History). This new, extensively produced volume (the second volume in the series) is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, and use of uniforms and equipment during the participation of U.S. military advisors in the Vietnam War. Included are insignia, headgear, camouflage uniforms, modified items, body armor, boots, clothing accessories, documentary items, and personal effects from 1957-1972, which are examined in great detail. Using reconstructions and period photographs, the author presents the look and feel of U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps advisors in Vietnam. There is a separate chapter on ARVN Ranger, Airborne, and ARVN Infantry advisors, as well as Junk Force, RAG Force, and South Vietnamese Navy and Marine Corps advisors.
Lightly used M1 helmet cover in Mitchel camouflage.
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