Schrade Walden H-15 knife

Used pants (TROUSERS, MAN'S, COTTON, WIND RESISTANT). Rip-Stop material. Year of manufacture 1969. Size Medium Long. Trousers have one small hole on the leg. Overall very nice condition.

Authentic Vietnam War era boonie hat in ERDL camouflage. The hat is in genuine, used condition, adding to its character.

This is not a standard issue piece – it is marked "BMU-1", referencing the specialized US Navy unit, Beachmaster Unit One. This unit was responsible for managing amphibious landing operations in Vietnam.

• Origin: Original Vietnam War Era

• Camo: ERDL (Leaf Pattern)

• Marking: BMU-1 (Beachmaster Unit One, US Navy)

• Condition: Used, authentic collectible condition

• Size: Fits approximately US 7 to 7 1/4 (approx. 56–58 cm)

Unused Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type vest with plates. Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0548. Perfect unused condition. There is a small tear in the cotton fabric on the inside back see photo.

The vest was tested by the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from January to May 1967, and although it was too heavy for foot mobile operations, it was recommended for personnel involved in escorting convoys and motorized patrols.

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.

Used M1 helmet with cover and elastic band. Liner Type I from 1964. The cover is from 1964. The helmet has a clearly visible heat stamp. Used, but in good condition.

Unused original green beret for US. Special Forces. Size 7 1/8. Contract DSA100-68-C-0965. The beret comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

Unused M51 Patrol Cap. Size 7 1/2.

Original unused blanket US. Army from the Vietnam War. Blankets are from 1968 and 1970 crates. FSN: 7210-282-7950.

Unused carrying case for the M-16 rifle bipod.

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

11th Cavalry patch in black and green with cut edge.