Uniforms and Equipment of U.S. Military Advisors in Vietnam

Classic private-purchase camouflage trousers featuring the iconic Duck Hunter spot pattern. A favorite of US Advisors, SEALs, and CIDG troops in the early 1960s.

The insignia of the famed "Sky Soldiers"! Up for sale is a genuine, full-color US Army 173rd Airborne Brigade shoulder patch (SSI) complete with its matching "AIRBORNE" tab. The 173rd made history as the first major US Army ground combat unit deployed to the Vietnam War in 1965. This two-piece set features classic 1960s construction with flat "Cut Edges" and the highly sought-after white bobbin "snowy back." Lightly used with an honest vintage patina from actual uniform wear. A foundational piece for any Vietnam War militaria collection!

Cover for 2qt water bag Canteen Collapsible 2 Quart Capacity. FSN 8465-J22-0002. Manufactured by Latex Corp. Contract No. DA 19-129-QM-2044. The bag has rust stains on it but is otherwise undamaged.

An authentic World War II U.S. military mosquito headnet and camouflage cover for the M1 helmet. Issued primarily to the USMC and Navy in the Pacific theater to combat malaria, it is often colloquially (but incorrectly) known among collectors as a "sniper veil." Made of printed canvas and fine mesh. Unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition. A must-have accessory for any Pacific war helmet display.

The mark of a frontline combat veteran! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) from the Vietnam War era. This highly prestigious award is given only to infantrymen and Special Forces soldiers who have personally fought in active ground combat under hostile fire. The badge features a clutch-back design and bears the alphanumeric maker mark "S21 GI" on the reverse, firmly dating it to the 1960s. The blue enamel and silver finish are in beautiful condition. An essential centerpiece for any Vietnam-era Class A dress uniform display!

Authentic jungle gear with serious character! Up for sale is an original US Army M-1956 canvas cover for the standard 1-quart canteen. This is the highly desirable early variant featuring the all-cotton edge binding (later models switched to nylon to prevent fraying). The cover boasts an amazing "salty" combat patina, perfectly faded by the sun and field use, yet remains fully functional. The perfect addition to any early Vietnam War impression or collection.

Unused M1956 braces from 1973. The inner side is not cotton but nylon. Size Large.

Unused US Army can opener P51.

REPRO Hat green. Size 58. Signal fabric on the inside. The hat has a nylon brim.

A true holy grail for Green Beret collectors! We are offering a genuine US Army 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) cloth beret flash. This is the exceedingly rare early pattern, used prior to and during the very early stages of their Vietnam deployment. It features a solid black background with a white border, dating it before late 1964 when the yellow and red stripes of the Republic of Vietnam flag were added. The patch boasts the highly desirable flat "Cut Edge" border. Flawless, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition.

A compelling historical book detailing the gritty reality of the U.S. "Brown-water Navy" during the Vietnam War. This high-quality hardcover volume compiles authentic, first-hand stories from the Navy crews who manned the legendary Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) "Swift Boats" in the dangerous, ambush-prone river deltas of Southeast Asia. An excellent resource for naval history buffs and Vietnam War scholars. English language.

The iconic "Air Cav" has arrived! Up for sale is a genuine, Vietnam War-era shoulder patch for the legendary 1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"). This is the tactical subdued version (OD/Black) of the famous large horse-head shield, authorized for wear on Jungle Fatigues. The classic flat "cut-edge" border, along with the unsealed reverse showing period-correct white bobbin threads, confirms it as a 100% authentic, US-made piece from the late 60s. Mint, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition.