Flotation Bladder Collapsible Canteen, 5 Qt - 1968 (2)

Cross woven belt M-56 with Davis buckle. Maximum length 102cm. nice condition.

Lightly used M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack. Year of manufacture 1970. Very nice condition. Rubber collar is in good condition..

The M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack nylon pack was designed by the Marine Corps Airborne Forces Development Center as a replacement for the M1941 Haversack.1 The design of the pack evolved from the experimental XM1964 Haversack and featured two external pockets in addition to the main storage compartment, which had a waterproof rubberized collar. The top flap had two side strap hinges and one in the middle for attaching a blade carrier.

When matching USMC M1967 straps were used with the gear belt, the pack was worn on the back by attaching the top loops to the shoulder hooks of the straps and connecting the pack carabiners to the carabiners on the straps. Alternatively, it could have been worn as a backpack by connecting the front and back sling straps to the D-rings on the bottom of the pack.

Used US poncho (Poncho, Nylon, Coated, Twill). Year of manufacture 1968. Used but very nice condition with no damage.

Special Forces shoulder patch (without arc) from the Vietnam War. Variant with a hemmed edge.

Used buttstock for M16A1 rifle. First model without cleaning shaft - only with rubber boot. Used condition with no cracks or damage.

Unused Trousers Trousers, man's, cotton poplin olive green 107 Type II. The fit is similar to the Utility Trousers Type I, but the trousers are made of lightweight poplin and have drawstrings at the bottom of the legs. 

A 1960s Bancroft green beret. This is a private purchase. The beret is signed Wilson. Size fits 7 1/4. The De Opresso Liber badge is slightly oxidized green on the back. The vinyl insert and lining is cigarette burned in one spot. Overall the beret is in very nice condition.

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.

Colour patch of 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Design with thin edge.

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ERDL trousers. Size M-R. The zipper is functional on the pants there are a few holes and stains. Contract DSA 100-68-C-2176.