M-1942 Machete - 1966

Bomber Jacket, Flying, Man's Intermediate, MA-1. Year of manufacture 1966. Size Large. Overall very nice condition. There are small holes in the knitting, see photo.

Used Blouse Coat, Man's Combat, Tropical 3rd pattern. Size Medium Regular. The blouse is sewn with "in country-made" patches. US tape. Army and name tag are directly sewn into the uniform. The 1st Air Cavalry patch is mass-produced in a color with a thin border, additionally dyed to a darker shade. The jacket has a few stains and holes see photo.

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.

Knife Schrade Walden H-15. A hunting knife from the 1960s used by US soldiers during the Vietnam War.Length 9 1/2 inches.Complete with original leather sheath.

Used MACV patch—design with a thin edge.

Used ARVN backpack. The backpack has minor abrasions. Nice condition. The lumbar strap has stains.

Unused 5qt water bag. Contract 1968.

Unused Trousers, Man's, Camouflage Cotton. Size X Small Regular. Camouflage ERDL. Contract DSA100-68-C-2176.

Used Trousers, Men's, Cotton Wind Resistant Poplin OG 107 - first model. Size Small Long. Year of manufacture 1964.

Original cartridge box for M-60 machine gun. Year of manufacture 1968.

Shirt Sleeping man sizing. S.

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