USMC Drill Instructor Belt - M1956

Yankee Air Pirates is a very detailed look at the uniforms and equipment of the United States Air Force as used during the Vietnam War. This comprehensive book - the first of a multi-volume set - presents hundreds of Air Force items with their names in over 900 color photographs, providing the reader with an accurate overview and reference covering fifty-eight Air Force units. Air Force jumpsuits, shirts, jungle jackets, headgear, insignia, weapons, plaques, souvenir lighters, and many items made in Vietnam illustrate the history of both air and ground units. Topics in this first volume include Command and Control, Tactical Control, Air Forward Control, Rescue Units, Electronic Warfare Units, and Air Police/Security Police Units. An extensive chapter offers a detailed review of uniforms, headgear, and footwear with references by model and date.

Unused blouse Coat, Man's, Cotton W/R Rip-stop Poplin, OG 107 . Size XL.

Used M1956 field bottle cover. This is a model with silon trim.

60s Vietnam War Vietnamese-Made US Army Branch Tape

Set of three pieces of used M-1956 pouches. Sumps are painted on the outside with camouflage paint. This method of camouflage was used by US Navy SEALs see illustration photo.

Used H harness M1956 second model. Size L.

Original packed hat in ERDL camouflage. Size 7 1/8. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0225.

Used US Ontario machete. Scabbard Marmac year of manufacture 1966. There is a tooth on the blade see photo.