US. Navy Jumper 1968

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.

Used Field Pack, Combat M-1956.

Lightly used M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack. Year of manufacture 1970. Very nice condition. Rubber collar is in good condition..

The M1967 USMC Combat Field Pack nylon pack was designed by the Marine Corps Airborne Forces Development Center as a replacement for the M1941 Haversack.1 The design of the pack evolved from the experimental XM1964 Haversack and featured two external pockets in addition to the main storage compartment, which had a waterproof rubberized collar. The top flap had two side strap hinges and one in the middle for attaching a blade carrier.

When matching USMC M1967 straps were used with the gear belt, the pack was worn on the back by attaching the top loops to the shoulder hooks of the straps and connecting the pack carabiners to the carabiners on the straps. Alternatively, it could have been worn as a backpack by connecting the front and back sling straps to the D-rings on the bottom of the pack.

Unused US warm sleep shirt. Size Medium. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0610.

Used blouse (Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton, Wind Resistant Poplin). Camouflage ERDL. Size Medium - Regular. Size label missing.

Unused M76 adapter for M-14 rifle.

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

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.

Set of original South Vietnam propaganda leaflets.

Used Field Pack, Combat M-1956.

Used Special Forces patch. Colour with thin edge.

The M7 Imperial bayonet from a series of commemorative bayonets issued by The American Historical Foundation to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Designed by veteran B. J. Weber. The blade is etched and highly polished. Parts of the bayonet are gilded in 24 karat gold. Detailed information on this series can be found on the mocityman.com website.