Schrade Walden H-15 knife

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.

Blouse in ERDL camouflage. Worse condition with most of the original patches. Labels missing but size is Medium - Regular. Blouse comes from the estate of a Special Forces member named Norton who served in the US. Army from Vietnam to the 1990s.

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.

Unused M7 bayonet from Imperial. The M8A1 scabbard is unused from PWH.

Used Waterproof Coat, Man's, Nylon, Rubber Coated, Green M-2. Size 36 R (roughly equivalent to Medium). Contract DSA-1-229-C-62. Rubberization is scuffed on one side.

Unused carrying case for the M-16 rifle bipod.

Used H harness M1956 second model. Size L.

The HT-2A radio from The Hallicrafters is from the OPS family of radios. The HT-2A is one of the first models delivered under the CIA-funded Village Radio program sponsored by the Office of Public Safety (OPS) to provide local forces with short-range radios to report Viet Cong movements. The retractable antenna is undamaged. The plastic knob for volume control and transmission switching is missing. See photo for condition. Functionality is not guaranteed.

Used Armor Body ballistic shorts, Fragmentation Protective (For the Groin). Size 36 (Army) 44 (Navy). Contract DSA-100-4677. The zipper is functional. Condition as shown in the photo. For collector purposes only.

M7 Imperial Bayonet Vietnam Honor Commemorative – 1st Division USMC

A rare collector's M7 Bayonet by Imperial from the Vietnam Honor Commemorative series.

The blade features etched motifs with a Vietnam War theme. The crossguard, pommel, and screws are gold-plated, highlighting its display quality.

Unique Feature: This model stands out from standard production by featuring the 1st Marine Division (1st Division USMC) insignia on the grip instead of the usual EGA emblem.

• Manufacturer: Imperial

• Series: Vietnam Honor Commemorative

• Model: M7

• Unique Emblem: 1st Division USMC

Please Note: This is a loose item, sold without the original box or certificate. A fantastic opportunity for collectors of USMC and Vietnam-era militaria.