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US. Navy Blue Jumper. Size 38R. Contract DSA 100-68-C.1168. Made by Sidran Sportswear, Inc.
USN jumper used. On the shoulder is the U.S.S. Newport News arch. Hong Kong and Vietnam patches on sleeves. See photo for used condition. Functional zipper. Size approximately S.
The U.S.S. Newport News (CA-148) moved from Norfolk on 5 September 1967 for a six-month deployment to Southeast Asia. She arrived at Da Nang, South Vietnam, on 9 October 1967 and became the flagship of ComCruDesFlot 3. She participated in attacks against targets in North Vietnam as part of Operation Sea Dragon. U.S.S. Newport News subsequently became involved in combat in Vietnam in 1968 and 1972.
Jungle First Aid Kit 2nd Pattern. Contents not intended for use. All material is expired and is for collector's use only.
Used USN Stainless Steel Mess Hall Tray.
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.
US mosquito net. Contract DSA-100-67-C-3732.
Unused magazine belt for BAR machine gun in green colour. Year of manufacture 1951.
Used ARVN backpack. The backpack has minor abrasions. Nice condition. The lumbar strap has stains.
Used trousers (Trousers, Man's, Cotton Wind Resistant, OG 107). Sizes Regular Medium. Contract DSA-100-68-C-1467. Fabric is torn (1x1cm) at the back.
Bag, Patient's Effects - 1965 - NIB
Unopened C ration accessory pack.
Unused 5qt water bag. Contract 1968.
Unused M 1942 machete. The scabbard is made of soft plastic, year of manufacture 1966. Unused condition. Manufacturer of machete Ontario.
Pair of green and black First Sergeant (E-8) patches.
Unused gas mask M17A1. Size Medium. Revised and repacked in 1972.
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Patch 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Black and green. Background twill. Unused condition.
Rucksack, Lightweight P-64 (welded frame). In very nice condition. Contract DSA 1-3858-64-E.
Used cotton sling for M-16 rifle.
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