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**NEW ADDITION** 20660 U.S. First Aid Pouch- Korea-Vietnam era - OD web as shown in the photos. Used G-VG. $10.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20659 U.S. First Aid Pouch- Korea-Vietnam era - OD web as shown in the photos. Used G-VG. $10.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20658 U.S. First Aid Pouch- Korea-Vietnam era - OD web as shown in the photos. Used G-VG. $10.00 (View Picture)

20645 U.S. Army 1950s Shirt, Man’s Cotton, Uniform, Twill, Khaki - 8.2 ounce, 1957 contract date. Size 15 x 32. Has specialist insignia (E-4) on both sleeves and left sleeve has the 32nd Infantry Division or "Red Arrow" Division insignia, apparently replacing a different one that had been there. Excellent plus condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

20643 WW2 style liner for U.S. “Steel Pot” Helmet, M1 - Made by CAPAC with what looks like a 1951 dates but still WW2 style with the eyelet in the front. Has fairly good leather chinstrap and good suspension webbing and sweatband. Every kid used to have one of these to “play army” with, but us mature adult collectors have a hard time finding nice ones any more. This is close to excellent with nearly all the old OD paint remaining. Nicest loose WW2 style liner we have had in a long time. $85.00 (View Picture)

20642 Paratroop liner for Vietnam era U.S. “Steel Pot” Helmet, M1 - New old stock with just a bit of scraping to the finish. “Y” straps are factory installed. Hard to find these. Will fit WW2 era pots too. No sweatband or nape strap. $45.00 (View Picture)

20641 U.S. WW2 style “Steel Pot” M1 Helmet & Vietnam era liner - Liner is 1984 dated and about mint unissued. Helmet is painted red and has the late style chin strap, but could easily be repainted OD if desired. $65.00 (View Picture)

20637 Vietnam era “Coat, Hot weather, OG 107, Class 1, cotton rip-stop poplin” SIZE LARGE-REGULAR - Looks like a 1970 contract date, DCA 100-70-G-5432, used excellent plus. This is from an estate and some uniforms are original and some are replicas, and we are not completely sure which are which, but all are nice original GI quality. We think this is an original. $95.00 (View Picture)

20631 Belt, Individual Equipment, Nylon, LC-2 - 1978 contract date, size medium (30 inch waist or less). Excellent plus condition. $25.00 (View Picture)

20630 Vietnam era “Coat, Hot weather, OG 107, Class 1, cotton rip-stop poplin” SIZE LARGE-REGULAR - Looks like a 1970 contract date, DCA 100-70-G-5432, used fine to excellent with slight fading from washing and one small puncture in the fabric about midway between the shoulders- not a big deal but we like to point out any known defects. This is from an estate and some uniforms are original and some are replicas, and we are not completely sure which are which, but all are nice original GI quality. We think this is an original. $75.00 (View Picture)

20629 Vietnam era “Coat, Hot weather, OG 107, Class 1, cotton rip-stop poplin” & Matching Pants- SIZE LARGE-REGULAR - Looks like a 1970 contract date, DCA 100-70-G-5432 on the jacket, not sure of the contract date on the pants. These are from an estate which had some ioriginal uniforms and some nice quality replicas, and we are not completely sure which are which, but all are nice original GI quality. We think these are original. Condition is about mint unissued. Bothe jacket and pants are size Large – regular, not the usual stuff that only fits skinny 18-20 year old soldiers. $145.00 (View Picture)

20625 Parka, Extreme Cold Weather, Type N-3B (N) MIL-6278 Size Large - Stock number 1615-573-8335, Contract AF/2323-37901. The N-3B Snorkel Parka is a parka jacket that was developed by the military intended for flight crews to use during extreme weather conditions. The Parkas are designed in such a way they are over sized to ensure warmth during the fiercest weather. The jacket features a water-repellent nylon shell, warm polyester fiber lining and a drawstring hood with faux coyote fur. The parka also features a stylish design with four front pockets and a pocket on the sleeve. Great for camping, skiing, winter wear, extreme cold weather wear, fishing, hunting, and much more. This is sage green- the standard USAF color. Appears to be mint unissued. This is from an estate and some uniforms are original and some are replicas, and we are not completely sure which are which, but all are nice original GI quality. We think this is an original. $65.00 (View Picture)

20555 1951 DATED U.S. CARTRIDGE BELT FOR BAR - Nicely marked “BELT, MAGAZINE, BAR M-1937, 74-B-240, CONCORD- 1951.” Dark green OD color. Used excellent. Note that this is shown with the pockets filled with BAR magazines, but the magazines are NOT included with the belt. $125.00 (View Picture)

20499 M14 STRIPPER CLIPS AND CLIP GUIDE - Enough to repack one bandoleer. Lost of 12 five round stripper clips plus one stripper clip guide that slips over the rear of the magazine so you can fill it using four stripper clips. Genuine U.S. GI items. Used excellent condition $10.00 (View Picture)

20472 M1 CARBINE BELT POUCH FOR TWO 15 ROUND MAGAZINES- LOT OF TWO - Officially the “Pocket, Ammunition, Magazine (Cal 30 M1 Carbine or Rifle) FSN 849-281-6922. These were made from 1944 to 1956 in various shades of khaki and OD, and could be worn with the pistol belt, or even other types of belts (overcoats, trouser belts, etc) when full combat gear was not worn. These were strictly for use on a belt, and cannot be used as a “stock pouch.” However, it is easy to slip the sling through the belt loops and have one of these conveniently attached to the carbine that way. The use of the earlier Type 1 pouch as a “stock pouch” was probably a coincidence, not a designed usage. These are late WW2 to Korean War vintage, used and in G-VG condition. Markings are mostly illegible, but no holes or anything bad like that. Some have unit numbers marked on them. Not minty new examples, but good serviceable pouches. Have several of these and photo shows typical examples. Price for lot of TWO pouches- $15.00 (View Picture)

20398 U.S. Army “Light, Flasher “ circa 1984 - Other markings include: “6220-00-84-M-2244, 63607, 8387795, MFR. TEX-LITE. INC, U.S.” About 12” x 6” x 4” with a red reflector and a light on the front. Switch on back turns light to on/off/flash mode. Runs off two 6V batteries as shown. Used for marking disabled or slow moving vehicles, convoy routes, hazards, rendezvous points, or anything else. Used excellent- batteries still good. $22.00 (View Picture)

20373 U.S. G.I Duffle Bag or Sea Bag - Used, excellent to new condition. This is late issue made of a sturdy nylon type material with heavily padded dual shoulder straps for ease in carrying. Great for stowing camping gear for trips, or college kid to haul laundry home, or all those soccer balls, basket balls or footballs instead of throwing stuff in the car loose. $12.00 (View Picture)

20258 U.S. MODEL 1950 “GRISWOLD BAG” FOR PARATROOP RIFLES- MINT UNISSUED COMPLETE! - Officially the “Case, Individual Weapon, Parachutist, 1950” this is still an issue item for use by parachutists as a protective container for individual weapons. It is made from olive drab cotton duck and could be attached to a ring on the left side of the parachutist's harness via a quick release snap hook. The case was also supplied with a lowering line, which is still inside along with some cloth ties and a hook in the original packing. This is the only totally complete example we have ever had, and only totally mint example. Zipper is in perfect working order, and canvas is clean and unstained. Great airborne item! $150.00 (View Picture)

20257 U.S. MODEL 1950 “GRISWOLD BAG” FOR PARATROOP RIFLES- 1951 DATED- NEAR MINT! - Officially the “Case, Individual Weapon, Parachutist, 1950” this is still an issue item for use by parachutists as a protective container for individual weapons. It is made from olive drab cotton duck and could be attached to a ring on the left side of the parachutist's harness via a quick release snap hook. This retains the attaching ring and adjusting strap on the back which is usually cut off when “demilled” for surplus sale. I have seen dozens of these with relatively recent dates, but this is only the second Korean War vintage example I have ever found. Zipper is in perfect working order and canvas is clean and not stained. . Probably used once, but in excellent plus condition, as nice as any I have seen from any period. Scarce early Airborne item. $135.00 (View Picture)

20223 ADAPTOR TO CONVERT “PINEAPPLE” FRAG GRENADE TO RIFLE GRENADE - Adaptor, Grenade Projection M1A2, marked in yellow on OD with hard to read dates reflecting post WW2 modification to change from four clips to 3 clips so they could be used with either the “pineapple” or “lemon” type grenades. Displays nicely for WW2 through Vietnam era. New old stock unit with a couple of spots of rust stain, but basically near excellent. These allowed use of hand grenades to be fired longer distances as a rifle grenade for anti personnel use. Totally inert and harmless, but still cannot ship to Kalifornia or other places run by idiot politicians. $18.00 (View Picture)

20053 U.S. Model 1949 Arctic Sleeping Bag (“mummy bag”) - Used excellent. There is a lot of gathering and stitching near the foot end, which I am pretty sure is just the way they were made, to narrow it at the foot end, not repairs, but maybe not. The are down filled with rayon inside and poplin outside and reportedly work pretty well. These were issued with a separate outer cover, which is not included. Nice for reenactors or Korean War collections, or could be actually used, or kept on hand in case of an emergency. $35.00 (View Picture)

20046 Survival, thick pants, brown, large, (Long john type) - What you see is what you get. Label on the apparently unopened plastic packaging says: PTP0804, Survival Thick Pants, Brn, Large, Ea, D1248. These appear to be more or less standard type “long john” pants made of a brown cotton or poly-cotton type material similar to that in other underwear. Only thing I know for sure is that the price is $5.00 (View Picture)

20045 M65 Field Coat Liner, OD, Medium - What you see is what you get. Label on the apparently unopened plastic packaging says: FCL90203, M65 FIELD COAT LINER, OD, MEDIUM, EA, C0310. This appears to be a more or less standard liner for the field jacket, made of the light weight poly fill material used on poncho liners. Mint unopened. Only thing I know for sure is that the price is $12.00 (View Picture)

20044 Jacket, Flying, Man's, Intermediate, Type MA-1, Size Large - What you see is what you get. Label on the apparently unopened plastic packaging says: 8415-00-818-7353, Jacket, Flying, Man's, Intermediate, Type MA-1, Size Large. Mint unopened, but not sure if this is genuine U.S. military surplus (which I believe it is) or a copy made for sale in surplus stores. Only thing I know for sure is that the price is $35.00 (View Picture)

20043 Jacket, Flying, Man's, Type L2B, Size Large - What you see is what you get. Label on the apparently unopened plastic packaging says: 8415-00-817-0595, Jacket, Flying, Man's, Type L2B, Size Large, Size Large. Mint unopened, but not sure if this is genuine U.S. military surplus (which I believe it is) or a copy made for sale in surplus stores. Only thing I know for sure is that the price is $35.00 (View Picture)

20037 U.S. ARMY RECENT ISSUE EXTREME COLD WEATHER SLEEPING BAG - What you see is what you get. This is brand new in the original plastic bag which has been opened. We did not remove it from the bag for photos (these are a real pain to try to fold up compressed enough to fit back in a bag after being opened!). Top quality U.S. GI item. $65.00 (View Picture)

19902 M1 CARBINE BELT POUCH FOR 4 30 ROUND MAGAZINES- 1951 DATED - Officially the “Pocket, Magazine, Carbine, 30 Round” and part or drawing number 74P-142-705, this was made at the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot in 1951. This is about mint unissued condition. These were issued from Korea through Vietnam. Hard to find nice original ones any more. $59.00 (View Picture)

19451 1950S TO VIETNAM ERA U.S. HELMET, M1 WITH LINER AND CAMOUFLAGE COVER - Liner is fine to excellent, except for a crack about 5/8” long at the bottom rear and a bruised spot about 1.5” across the edge of the front brim, as shown in the photos. This has a period coat of OD pains with two decals as shown, but unit ID is unknown. Liners was made by CAPAC, and is the WW2 style with the shoelace at the top for adjustment, not the later crossed strap types. Steel pot is about mint unissued. Cover is the woodland camouflage pattern, printed on one side only (reverse is pale green, not a “brown side”). Cover is excellent except for one spot about ¾” long at the edge where Bubba dropped it, cutting through the fabric at that point. Chinstrap is the plain strap with the hook connector, or the snap type with web chin cup. Helmets are getting much harder to find, and liners nearly impossible, especially in decent condition. Price for this helmet assembly (steel pot, liner with suspension and leather chin strap, and woodland camouflage cover)- $95.00 (View Picture)

19448 1950S TO VIETNAM ERA U.S. HELMET, M1 WITH LINER AND CAMOUFLAGE COVER - Have three in excellent to unissued condition but perhaps with slight storage dings and stains. Liner is excellent plus, and the WW2 style with the shoelace at the top for adjustment, not the later crossed strap types. Covers are the woodland camouflage pattern, printed on one side only (reverse is pale green, not a “brown side”). Chinstrap may be the plain strap with the hook connector, or the snap type with web chin cup. Helmets are getting much harder to find, and liners nearly impossible, especially in decent condtion. Have three so we will ship best one first. Price per one helmet assembly (steel pot, liner with suspension and leather chin strap, and woodland camouflage cover)- $110.00 (View Picture)

19390 M60 MACHINE GUN BANDOLEER AND INSERT- VIETNAM ERA- BALL - The M60 machine gun was fed from a belt of 100 rounds carried in a bandoleer, essentially a cloth bag with a shoulder strap. The bag had a cardboard box to help keep the ammo feeding properly. These were issued two bandoleers to a “.30 caliber ammo can.” When the ammo was needed the gunner simply ripped the corner off the box, and grabbed the free end of the belt and fed it into the gun. This set is a mint unissued box, with the top never torn off or anything; and a gently used bandoleer. The bandoleer is Vietnam era dated 1968-1972 and has the markings shown in the photo detail shot. This one was for 100 round of Ball M80. $15.00 (View Picture)

19359 U.S. MODEL 1950 “GRISWOLD BAG” FOR PARATROOP RIFLES- 1951 DATED - Officially the “Case, Individual Weapon, Parachutist, 1950” this is still an issue item for use by parachutists as a protective container for individual weapons. It is made from olive drab cotton duck and could be attached to a ring on the left side of the parachutist's harness via a quick release snap hook. The case was also supplied with a lowering line. Like most, this has had the lowering line cut off, but unlike most it retains the attaching ring. I have seen dozens of these with relatively recent dates, but this is the only Korean War vintage example I have ever found. Zipper is in good working order. Probably used once, but in excellent plus condition, as nice as any I have seen from any period. Scarce Airborne item. $135.00 (View Picture)

19261 VIETNAM ERA 7.62MM 5 ROUND STEEL STRIPPER CLIPS FOR M14 RIFLE (LOT OF 12) - Ammunition for the M14 rifle was issued in five round stripper clips, packed 12 clips to a bandoleer of 60 rounds. The end pocket of the bandoleer also had a stripper clip guide that would fit over the magazine for loading the 20 round magazines directly, but the rifle could also be loaded with stripper clips using the guide on the receiver just ahead of the rear sight. The M14 clips are easy to tell from the M1903 clips as they have only one nib on the side of the clip (instead of two) and the M14 used s different spring arrangement that eliminated the old tabs on the end. This is a lot of 12 used fine to excellent Vietnam era five round stripper clips, enough to refill one bandoleer. $18.00 (View Picture)

19123 U.S. WEB SLING, M1- VIETNAM ERA MADE OF NYLON FOR M14 AND M16 - Just like the familiar WW2 and Korean war vintage “Sling, Gun, Web, M1” but made with a nylon material. The aluminum(?) fittings have been painted OD, and draftee PVT Bubba was not an artist and it is a sloppy job. These were used with the M1, M14 and M16 rifles in service during Vietnam and after. Used G-VG. $12.00 (View Picture)

19081 U.S. VIETNAM AND KOREAN WAR VINTAGE AN/PRC-10 BACKPACK RADIO OUTFIT - The AN/PRC-10 came into the Army inventory in March, 1951. It is a 16 tube FM radio which was used as a squad radio for the frequency range 38.0 to 54.9 MHz. The AN/PRC-8 and AN/PRC-9 radios are nearly identical except for using different frequency ranges. In July 1965, the PRC-10s began to be replaced in Vietnam by the new transistorized AN/VRC-12 and AN/PRC-25 radios after General Westmoreland's complaints about the AN/PRC-10. The AN/PRC-10 radio set consists of a superheterodyne FM receiver and FM transmitter that share a common antenna. It has a 1 Watt transmitter output, using 16 miniature tubes and is powered by a BA-279 battery. The PRC-10 radios were adapted for vehicle use with the AM-598/U Amplifier Power Supply to convert 24 volts to the operating voltages for the radio set. An AT-271/PRC antenna (the long antenna) could be used with the radio for maximum range. It was made in seven sections connected by an internal stainless steel cable, a total of 10 feet long. This antenna screws into the LONG ANT jack on the top control panel. The AT-272/PRC antenna (the short antenna) consists of several lengths of flexible steel tape riveted together, making a tapered antenna 3 feet long that screws into the SHORT ANT jack. The short antenna was the one used most often, and can be folded into the carrying bag that is part of the PRC-10 equipment list. The handset H-33B/PT connects to the AUDIO jack on the control panel. The weight of the AN/PRC-10 is 26 pounds including battery and other components. In the field, soldiers quickly found that the backpack antenna was a sniper target. The antenna was therefore removed, or sometimes the radio was carried upside down with the short antenna pointed to the ground, which did not seem to affect the range of 3 to 12 miles, depending on antenna used and site conditions. This rig consists of the radio set with the short antenna, handset, carrying harness and the bag for carrying the handset and antenna when not attached to the radio. Condition is as shown in the photos, and we have no way to judge the operating condition, but assume it is inoperable and suitable for display only. What you see is what you get. A nice addition to a collection of Korean War through Vietnam era items, or to add to a period military vehicle as “cargo” or for living history use. $149.00 (View Picture)

18524 LOT OF 3 M1 GARAND BANDOLEERS - U.S. GI, Three OD bandoleers with lot information stenciled on the front. One has a 1952 maker marking on the back. One is a recycled example with old markings x'd out and new lot stenciled. One has a few small rust spots or tiny holes, but still okay for use or display. These come with 18 of the cardboard inserts (12 are already in place in two of hte bandoleers, and six more loose ones shown in the photo.) Also included are six M1 Garand clips, in serviceable conditon, although three of them are a bit rusty in places. Te wholo lot or s banoleers, 18 inserts and six clips for $20.00 (View Picture)

18126 Vietnam era M1956 magazine pouch for .45 auto - What you see is what you get, not much we can add other than it is about mint condition but the markings are illegible. $15.00 (View Picture)

18125 U.S. Military Police Shoulder Strap for M1911 pistol holsters - (Meadows p. 423). These were used in combination with a leather waist belt and have a more or less traditional “slide” which the belt passes through, having eyelets on the bottom for attaching a holster. The shoulder strap has a buckle for adjusting the length for proper fit, and transfers the weight of the pistol to the shoulder, and adds a “Sam Browne” type appearance. This one was made at Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot in 1947 and is a dark brown color. Used find condition. Just the thing for the M1911 collector who needs one of everything. $45.00 (View Picture)

17519 U.S. MARINE CORPS M1923 CARTRIDGE BELT FOR M1 GARAND OR M1903 RIFLES - Clear USMC marks on the back and illegible maker marks that seem to be 1950s vintage. Overall fine to excellent condition. This is the type made with the inner strap in each pocket to secure one five round stripper clip for the M1903 in place after the pocket is opened to remove the other clip. Good representative USMC Korean war style belt as used up until the M14 arrived in service. Needs a good cleaning. $150.00 (View Picture)

17757 U.S. MODEL 1907 LEATHER SLING - Circa 1980s, nice and supple, this is one that you can actually use, not just hang on the wall. Typical 1980s quality construction (good, but not quite as nice as the WW2 and earlier period). MRT 12-86 marked. Former owner also used magic marker to add “M1A FIBER STOCK”. Overall used excellent except for ugly marking. $75.00 (View Picture)

17583 M1 CARBINE BANDOLEER AND STRIPPER CLIPS FOR 120 ROUNDS BALL AMMUNIITON - Original Korean War vintage cotton bandoleer marked “Cal ..30 Carbine, Ball M1, 10 Rd clips, [Lot number] LC 13556. This comes with twelve original 10 round stripper clips needed to fill one of these bandoleers. None of the cardboard separators are available, but could be easily made from lightweight cardboard if desired. While most WW2 carbine ammo was issued in 50 round boxes, by the Korean War they had switched to use of stripper clips and bandoleers to allow faster reloading of magazines in the field. Each clip has a built in guide that slips over the back of the magazine so it is really easy to strip 10 rounds into the magazine. Used excellent. $18.00 (View Picture)

17582 USAF "TRAINING AID KITS, MARKSMANSHIP, SMALL ARMS WEAPONS (FOUR BOXES) - From the manual- “General Description: This training kit consists of a pistol rest stand, pistol target, front and rear sights, pistol slingshot device, pistol aiming disc, sighting and aiming bar, heel and jerk plates, and magnetic spotters. The pistol rest stand, pistol slingshot device and the sighting and aiming bar are constructed of wood, the remaining items are metal. The height of the pistol rest stand is adjustable. Use: This device is designed to aid in USAF training programs for marksmanship with small arms weapons. Specifically, it is for use in training personnel in the essentials of operation, nomenclature, correct sighting and safety procedures for small arms weapons.” Also included in the package are 25 GTA9-617 which I think is the “disassembly mat” for the M1911, but may be something else. (All rolled up in the box and not sure we could get them all put back in the box if we opened them up.) All this stuff is in four boxes as shown in the photos, and apparently never used, although the ends of the boxes have been opened to peek inside, and it looks like everything is there with one exception. The “adjustable pistol rest” is missing from this kit, which is sort of like a wimple wooded coat rack with a single post with a sliding piece on one side, atop a “X” type base An interesting accessory related to military marksmanship, especially the USAF, for which relatively little is known about their small arms programs compared to the other services. $125.00 (View Picture)

17553 Vietnam era U.S. Army OD cotton sateen shirt. (size 15 1/2 x 33) - Used fine to excellent with both the US ARMY tape and name (PORTER) still in place. Tape material is a nylon type material instead of the earlier cotton. Contract date is 1970. This was the typical combat uniform during Vietnam, and great for a display on a torso mannequin where you can load him up with typical field gear for going on a patrol in the boonies. $20.00 (View Picture)

17552 Vietnam era U.S. Army OD cotton sateen shirt. (size 15 1/2 x 33) - Used fine to excellent with both the US ARMY tape and name (PORTER) still in place. Contract date is 1969. This was the typical combat uniform during Vietnam, and great for a display on a torso mannequin where you can load him up with typical field gear for going on a patrol in the boonies. $20.00 (View Picture)

17551 Vietnam era U.S. Army OD cotton sateen shirt. (size 15 1/2 x 33) - Used fine to excellent with both the US ARMY tape and name (PORTER) still in place. Contract date is 1969. This was the typical combat uniform during Vietnam, and great for a display on a torso mannequin where you can load him up with typical field gear for going on a patrol in the boonies. $20.00 (View Picture)

17543 U.S. M1923 Cartridge belt for M1 Garand dated 1951 - Good markings that include the FSN and 1951 date. This is a late production version of the M1923 cartridge belt in OD color, made without the inner straps which had been included through most of WW2 when they were used to retain one of the 5 round clips in the pocket with the flap open. However, when only used with a single 8 round Garand clip, the inner strap was useless, so late procurement deleted them. This one is dirty and needs a good cleaning and then will be about fine condition. Nice Korean war dated item. $75.00 (View Picture)

11471 Vietnam era "helmet liner, troop, ground" - Have several overall fine to unissued condition but may have flaking paint, or some locally applied camouflage paint. Web suspension liner is included, but not installed, but just snaps in. These fit all the M1 "steel post" from WW2 through Vietnam, but this has the type of suspension used from about 1958 on. $40.00 (View Picture)

17364 U.S. VIETNAM ERA "STRAP ASEMBLY, FIELD PACK ADAPTER" - These were adopted much later than the initial M1956 equipment after experience showed that it was impractical and uncomfortable to carry the “butt pack” flopping around below the belt as was the original intent. This adapter set was issued so that the pack could be work on the back at the shoulder level. Mint unissued with 1967 contact date. $10.00 (View Picture)

17362 M1956 SUSPENDERS MINT-UNISSUED VIETNAM ERA - Suspenders, field pack, combat, M1956. Getting hard to find in nice shape. Markings may vary from the photo. $20.00 (View Picture)

17244 SLING FOR M67 RECOILLESS RIFLE - Officially “Carrying Strap assembly 1440-00-478-0334” made of heavy duty nylon webbing with a pad that snaps in place and two heavy duty open hooks. Mint unissued. 1976 dated label, but this is type used in Vietnam. $15.00 (View Picture)

17210 LOT OF 3 BANDOLEERS FOR M1 GARAND - Used excellent. Same type as used with all M1 Garand ammunition from WW2 through the end of the M1 Garand in the service. Fine for reenactors and with a bit of creative magic marker work you can make the "BLANK" less obvious. No cardboards or clips, just the empty bandoleers. $10.00 (View Picture)

17206 LOT OF 4 M16 BANDOLEERS - Used VG-excellent. No cardboard inserts or stripper clips, just the bandoleers. These are all 1970s dates (1973 or newer) Despite being dated later, they would be fine to show what Vietnam issue M16 ammo came in. The lot of four for $12.00 (View Picture)

17182 M60 BELTED AMMUNITION BANDOLEER - Dated 1973 or newer. Stenciled to indicate 100 rounds of either ball or mix of four ball and 1 tracer. This is a cotton bandoleer consisting of a pouch type bag with a shoulder strap. The bag would hold a cardboard box with the ammo in it. Boxes not available, but you can make up something for display. These could be worn over the shoulder for use with the M60 machine gun on the move if desired. We have seen lots of these for blank ammo, but those for combat ball or ball/tracer loadings are hard to find. Nice for a Vietnam display, even if the date is a bit newer, but tough to see. $10.00 (View Picture)

17157 M16 BANDOLEER REPACK SETS - Consisting of one U.S. GI bandoleer with 7 cardboard inserts, 14 stripper clips, 1 charger guide. Markings and lot numbers may vary from photos. Some can be dated from markings on the back. Most are 1973 and newer. (Post Vietnam dates, but same style as used in Vietnam.) Great for repacking all that loose 5.56mm ammo so that it can be swiftly loaded into magazines when needed. $7.00 (View Picture)

15864 BANDOLEER FOR .30 CARBINE AMMUNITION - Until very late in WW2 all carbine ammo was just issued in 50 round boxes. After they invented the stripper clip for the carbine magazines, then they began to issue ammo packed on 10 round stripper clips, two to a pocket in a six pocket bandoleer for a total of 120 rounds. This continued to be the most common packaging method for the remainder of the M1 Carbine’s service life- basically the end of the Vietnam War. The lot number on this on is probably in the 1950s, but it is hard to be sure. These had thin cardboard inserts for each pocket sort of folded twice to a “Z” shape, but the inserts are missing. For display purposes you could clip up some ammo and fill the pockets, or you could use blocks of wood or some pieces of cardboard cut to the right size, or possibly just wad up some paper to fill the pockets. One carbine bandoleer, used, excellent with clear markings for $10.00 (View Picture)

9647 CASE, CARRYING M86 - Mint unissued in the original Frankford Ordnance Depot wrapping, which has been neatly cut open. 9-53 date, part number 7655870. Very similar to the M65 case used to carry M1903A4 sniper rifle scopes, or the later type used with the M1D, but this has web loop on the back instead of M1910 belt hook. Rare sniper accessory? Probably more likely intended for carrying artillery slide rules, but I do not know for sure. $12.00 (View Picture)

16922 EARLY M16 “SILENT SLING” - Issued early in Vietnam to eliminate the jingle and clatter from the web M1 slings with their buckles and clips. This is a very simple strip of black nylon webbing, with a diagonal cut end (heat sealed to prevent fraying) and two simple frame buckles for adjusting length. Cheap, simple and light weight. These were also used on the US Navy Dummy Drill Rifles Mark 5. First one of these I have seen in years. $15.00 (View Picture)

16579 VIETNAM ERA M1916 HIP HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTO - These are the late ones made by Cathey Enterprises to noticeably lower quality standards than those procured from traditional leather companies. This was caused by Congressional mandates that the military buy stuff from companies that were “small, disadvantaged or women or minority owned” even if at higher cost than from big, experienced contract sources. Of course, any complaints about quality were dismissed as “racist” or greedy defense policies, so we got what Congress wanted. This holster is mint unissued with the original leg strap. US embossed on the flap and the maker and part number are stamped on the back. $35.00 (View Picture)

16416 U.S. SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR .38 REVOLVERS- BUCHEIMER MARCH 1966 - Marked on the back MRT/ BUCHEIMER/ MAR 1966, so this would have been in service in the Vietnam era. Type used by USN and USMC pilots who carried the Victory Model .38s through WW2 and Korea and much of Vietnam. Tan leather is in excellent condition, but it looks like some Bubba tried to slide a M1911 .45 into it and the leather has taken on that shape a little. Slipping in a victory model (wrapped in several layers of plastic wrap and then wetting the leather and kneading it back to a better fot for the .38 and letting it dry will fix that. These .38 holsters are pretty scarce. Overall excellent. $125.00 (View Picture)

16285 U.S. MESS KIT- VIETNAM ERA - The standard folding stainless steel mess kit used since WW2. This one was made in 1966 by Regal (same folks who made some of the pots and pans in your kitchen). Used VG condition but needs to be scrubbed to pass inspection. $15.00 (View Picture)

16224 U.S. NAVY SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR .38 REVOLVERS- BUCHEIMER- Vietnam era - Marked on the back BUCHEIMER and drawing number 7142700. Probably dates to 1960s or 70s. Leather is somewhat dry and stiff with some light cracking and much wrinkling of the finished surface. Except for being in the black color adopted after 1956, this is same type used by USN and USMC pilots who carried the Victory Model .38s through WW2 and Korea and much of Vietnam. These .38 holsters are pretty scarce. Overall G-VG. $95.00 (View Picture)

16117 VIETNAM ERA USAF FLIGHT SUIT (LT COL) - “Coverall, flying, Man’s, very light, K-2B, 8415-265-7376, Small-Long, and contract info including 8 January 1968 date. Used excellent, with the silver oak leaf insignia of a Lt. Col permanently attached on the shoulders under plastic covers (to prevent snagging?). Small red laundry tag sewn in the collar. Name Hosmer inked on the label. No rips or tears or holes, and all zippers work. Location of name tape and unit insignia are visible where they were removed. This is the suit worn by most aviators in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. Survival rate on these is surprisingly small as they made great coveralls for working on cars, painting, etc after their owners returned home. $45.00 (View Picture)

15913 USMC UNIFORM HAT- VIETNAM ERA - Standard frame type "cover" worn with the green dress uniform. Has wool cover and E/G/A device. Well used frame as the stitching for the sweat band is coming lose and the plastic liner in the top is torn. Chinstrap is a bit boogerd but you have to look very closely. Displays nicely. $12.00 (View Picture)

15827 LC-1 PISTOL BELT- SIZE LARGE AND M16 AMMO POUCH - Belt is almost like new condition. Good label "belt, individual equipment, nylon, LC-1, size LARGE (waist 30 inches or over) with 1976 contract info. Looks like it should adjust out to at least a 42 inch waist. We have lots of people looking for large size belts, and this is the first we have found in several years. The nylong ammo pouch is as shown in the photos with illegible markings, but I believe about the same vintage. Both items for $40.00 (View Picture)

15407 U.S. SUSPENDERS BELT, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT LC-2 - Green nylon with padding, adopted about 1974 to replace the earlier LC-1 and M1956 and M1967 web suspenders, but all this stuff was pretty much compatible and various min and match combinations were common . Used, a bit dirty so after a good washing say about fine to excellent condition. $18.00 (View Picture)

13799 Vietnam era Aircrew Survival Life Preserver Type B7 - New in the original box clearly marked 4220-657-2197 [still a FSN, prior to adoption of NSN system] / Life Preserver Type B7/ 1 EA / A/ -8/68 SHAD. The two nylon OD pouches are still secured with a thread tied through four eyelets so we are not sure what these look like inside. Corners are open enough you can see the yellow color of the water wing material. There is a pull toggle hanging down from each pouch to active the CO2 inflation cylinders (no idea if they are installed or if that is done at the final user level- I suspect the latter). $65.00 (View Picture)

13741 VIETNAM ERA M1956 MAGAZINE POUCH FOR .45 AUTO - Mint unissued with markings on back of flap. We cannot figure out what the contract date is, but it is Vietnam era style but may be a bit earlier or later if you can read the date., $12.00 (View Picture)

13735 VIETNAM ERA TRENCH GUN AMMUNITION POUCH - Mint unissued, new old stock with 1972 contract date. Not one of the repros, but the real thing. I saw a lot of these in the 1980s, but this is the first we have seen in about 10 years. $125.00 (View Picture)

13630 CARRIER, INTRENCHING TOOL (M1956?) - Vietnam era issue with the M14. This is the model with the M1956 hooks on the back instead of the M1910 hook, and has the tabs for attaching the M6 bayonet to the front of the carrier. Mint unissued, but some poor homeless rodent needed nesting material and nibbled away some of the binding on the very bottom. A little bit of "field repair" stitching will fix that right up. $10.00 (View Picture)

13479 WW2- KOREAN WAR ERA PISTOL BELT - Dark green web with no visible date. Used fine. Large X on inside over old name or something, but looks great on outside. $35.00 (View Picture)

13334 U.S. NAVY .38 VICTORY MODEL SHOULDER HOLSTER- VIETNAM ERA - Just flat mint unissued. Tan leather with sharp markings on the back MRT/ BUCHEIMER/ MAR 1966 and embossed US in oval on the front. All snaps and buckles intact. Although not marked USN, by 1966 procurement was taking place through the DOD supply system for Navy and Marine Corps pilots who were issued the .38 Victory models throughout the Vietnam era. Unfortunately, the male stud for the belt loop strap has popped off, as is so often the case with the .45 and .38 shoulder holsters. Still displays nicely, just not as perfect as we might wish. $110.00 (View Picture)

10516 BLACK HOLSTER FOR .45 AUTO - Handmade, decent quality, certainly 1950s-60s vintage style, and not my taste. Belt loop was cut down to make it ride higher. Used G-VG. If you are not good at fast draw, this one may be a good choice as the bad guy may be snickering when he looks at your holster, allowing you additional time to plug him before he recovers. $15.00 (View Picture)

12660 - U.S. Helmet, combat vehicle crewman, with ballistic shell DH132A - Size Large, made by Gentex with October 1985 manufacture date.  Comes with the liner, padded earpieces, and the headphones, microphone and wire with plug. Used VG condition.  $149.00 (View Picture)

12284 M16 STRIPPER CLIPS (LOT OF 56) - 56 ten round stripper clips for 5.56mm ammo for the M16. Enough for four bandoleers of 140 rounds each. $8.00 (View Picture)

11959 U.S. SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR .38 REVOLVERS - Made by Boyt with ink stamped 1952 MRT markings. Type used by USN and USMC pilots who carried the Victory Model .38s through WW2 and Korea and much of Vietnam. Leather is dry and needs a good treatment with Pecard or Black Rock. These .38 holsters are pretty scarce. $175.00 (View Picture)

U.S. ARMY DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA - Small enameled insignia, made in thousands of different designs to identify soldiers as members of a specific unit. These were worn on the lapels and on the left front of the garrison cap. Officers wore them on the shoulder loops of the uniform. After 1942 the officers rank insignia replaced them on the garrison cap. All have "clutch fasteners" on the back, except for one or two with the "pin back" attachment. A few show some abrasions on the face, but most are in excellent condition. Circa WW2 to recent years. Sold in lots of three as shown in the photo of each lot. $12.00 (Buy 4 or more lots at $10.00 per lot)

11887 LOT X $12.00 (View Picture)

11886 LOT V $12.00 (View Picture)

11884 LOT U $12.00 (View Picture)

11883 LOT T $12.00 (View Picture)

11882 LOT S $12.00 (View Picture)

11881 LOT R $12.00 (View Picture)

11880 LOT Q $12.00 (View Picture)

11879 LOT P $12.00 (View Picture)

11878 LOT O $12.00 (View Picture)

11877 LOT N $12.00 (View Picture)

11875 LOT L $12.00 (View Picture)

11873 LOT J . $12.00 (View Picture)

11871 LOT H $12.00 (View Picture)

11870 LOT G . $12.00 (View Picture)

11869 LOT F $12.00 (View Picture)

11868 LOT E $12.00 (View Picture)

11866 LOT C $12.00 (View Picture)

11864 LOT A $12.00 (View Picture)

11438 U.S. ARMY WOODLAND PATTERN CAMOUFLAGE BATTLE DRESS UNIFORMS - Circa late 1970s through desert storm era. One pair pants size large regular and shirt size large long. No insignia or name tapes. Used fine (except one small tear/hole in seat of pants (about 1/2" needs to be mended.) $12.00 (View Picture)

11327 U.S. M1942 MEAT CAN (MESS KIT) 1967 dated by Regal - UsedVG- excellent, stainless steel construction. May have some dents and dings (undoubtedly from being beaten with mess gear or on tables to signal adoration of "Cookie's" latest culinary feats.) (photo shows typical example not this specific mess kit) $15.00 (View Picture)

11471 Vietnam era "helmet liner, troop, ground" - Have several overall fine to unissued condition but may have flaking paint, or some locally applied camouflage paint. Web suspension liner is included, but not installed, but just snaps in. These fit all the M1 "steel post" from WW2 through Vietnam, but this has the type of suspension used from about 1958 on. $22.00 (View Picture)

11440 U.S. ARMY RAIN PARKA CIRCA 1960S-1980S - Rubber coated OD material (that smells awful, like the old OD ponchos). Zips all the away up the front with velcro tab at the top, and hood to cover the head. Looks to be about large size, Used about excellent. Given the rainy jungles in Vietnam this was probably handy to keep the rain out, but undoubtedly miserable to wear as it would also allow copious sweating inside so you ended up wet no matter what. $25.00 (View Picture)

11438 U.S. ARMY WOODLAND PATTERN CAMOUFLAGE BATTLE DRESS UNIFORMS - Circa late 1970s through desert storm era. One pair pants size large regular and shirt size large long. No insignia or name tapes. Used fine (except one small tear/hole in seat of pants (about 1/2" needs to be mended.) $12.00 (View Picture)

11436 U.S. ARMY WOODLAND PATTERN CAMOUFLAGE BATTLE DRESS UNIFORMS - Circa late 1970s through desert storm era. One pair pants size large regular and shirt size large long. Has collar insignia for Infantry Major and US Army tape above pocket, but name tape above other pocket has been removed. Used excellent $18.00 (View Picture)

11434 U.S. ARMY BOXER SHORTS & SOCKS (VIETNAM- PRESENT) - OG 107 shorts (underwear) and black socks. Amazingly, these most basic of all uniform items are missing from most collections as the owners usually just wore them out after discharge. Special deal- two pairs of shorts and one pair of socks, used fine-excellent $15.00 (View Picture)

11431 TROUSERS, MAN'S COTTON, WIND RESISTANT, OG 107 1952 PATTERN - Mint unissed with 1958 contract date. These were worn over the standard wool uniform trousers. Regular-Medium 31-35 inch waist and 31.5-33.5 inseam. Part of the cold weather uniform from Korea until the 1970s. $35.00 (View Picture)

11327 U.S. M1942 MEAT CAN (MESS KIT) 1967 dated by Regal - UsedVG- excellent, stainless steel construction. May have some dents and dings (undoubtedly from being beaten with mess gear or on tables to signal adoration of "Cookie's" latest culinary feats.) (photo shows typical example not this specific mess kit) $15.00 (View Picture)

11218 Bag, Waterproof, clothing - rubberized nylon type material about 18" diameter by 30 inches long with two long ties near the top so that you can put all your gear inside, fold the top shut and then tie it. Nothing worse than soggy clothing, but this can also protect your gear from NBC contamination. Used excellent, 1988 contract number, so this is a Desert Storm item. $5.00 (View Picture)

11134 VEHICLE ID PLATE FROM M56 SP 90MM GUN "SCORPION" - These were cool full tracked lightweight and lightly armored vehicles intended to provide a tank killing capacity to airborne forces as these could be air dropped with a fighting weight of only 8 tons. Some were later stripped of the armament and set up for remote control and used as target vehicles on Navy bombing ranges. Nobody but me and O'bie know where this one came from, but it can be yours. $8.00 (View Picture)

11122 LIGHT, MARKER DISTRESS, SDU-30 - Looks like they use two AA batteries. 1987 dated. New in the box. Not sure if these are for aircrews or for use on lifejackets replacing the old single cell gray jobs. $10.00 (View Picture)

11072 USAF WINGS- NAVIGATOR/OBSERVER CIRCA 1983 - Mint unissued in the original packing. (I have heard that if a Marine is castrated, they start singing "Off we go into the wild blue....") Story is free but wings are $12.00 (View Picture)

10767 Desert Storm era sleeping pad - Light brownish green closed cell foam pad with a pair of ties to use when it is rolled up. Used fine-excellent. $15.00 (View Picture)

10473 U.S. M1956 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT BELT (PISTOL BELT) - (Dorsey Belts & Bandoliers p. 73) This is the early type made of cotton web with horizontal ribs. Used, VG- exc. This is the type used in Vietnam. $20.00 (View Picture)

10408 COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S HEADSET, CIRCA VIETNAM-DESERT STORM - Designation may be CX8650B/GR with NSN 5995-00-999-0747. This is a set of headphones with a boom type microphone and a control box to switch back and forth between the intercom with other crew members and radio for outside communications. Two web straps for the control box to go around the neck and the chest. Spiral cord that splits into two cords for connection to comm gear with two five pin connectors. Mint unissued in the original box. Two available. Take them both for $100.00 or buy one at $59.00 (View Picture)

10407 MOD KIT, CAB RIFLE STOWAGE BRACKET - New in the box, FSN 2540-933-4940, dated 9/67 and contract number. Consists of two rubber coated butt brackets with aluminum blocks and two barrel brackets with aluminm mounting blocks. The blocks are different lengths, apparently to suit specific locations in a vehicle cab. I believe these were used to modify earlier racks to take the M16 rifles when they first came out, probably for use in the M715, M37 and 6x6 type vehicles, but that is a guess. $40.00 (View Picture)

10688 LEATHER KEEPERS FOR MILITARY SLINGS - New made, good quality workmanship using tan leather with double row stitching, just like the originals, not cheap stapled or riveted junk. Two were used on the M1907 leather slings. (Will also work on the M1885 slings for Krags or Trapdoors). $2.00 each, or 3 for $5.00 or 20 for $25.00 postage included. $0.00 (View Picture)

10338 CAP, UTILITY, COTTON SATEEN, OG 107 SIZE EXTRA SMALL - Type worn by Marines, Seabees, Army, etc in the 1970s prior to adoption of the camouflage BDUs. Used excellent. $2.00 (View Picture)

10340 LOT OF 15 ARMY POCKET SIZE REFERENCES (SET B) - Graphic training aids (GTA) or note cards or other tools or reference items from Infantry school or other commands covering a wide variety of topics- such as mines, bridges, weapons, NBC warfare, leadership, vehicles, medical, map reading, etc. All different in this group, but other lots listed have some that are in this set as well (maybe 30% overlap between any two sets). All 15 pieces $20.00 (View Picture)

10339 LOT OF 28 ARMY POCKET SIZE REFERENCES (SET A) - Graphic training aids (GTA) or note cards or other tools or reference items from Infantry school or other commands covering a wide variety of topics- such as mines, bridges, weapons, NBC warfare, leadership, vehicles, medical, map reading, etc. All different in this group, but other lots listed have some that are in this set as well (maybe 30% overlap between any two sets). All 28 pieces $30.00 (View Picture)

9857 RADIAC DOSIMETER DT60/PD - The standard USN (and other services??) radiation detector or "pocket dosimeter" used to detect how much radiation a person had been exposed to. Black bakelite device about the size of a pocket watch. These have no moving parts but contain a special glass insert which changes with the amount of accumulated radiation exposure. The changes are then read by a CP-95 device and the results recorded. Mint unissued in the original packing dated 1953 with instruction sheet. These were still being used by the U.S. Navy in the 1990s. Nice addition to NBC warfare or Cold War or USN or Vietnam era collection. $35.00 (View Picture)

9856 KOREAN WAR WINTER CLOTHING LOT - Mint unissued pair of M1951 "trigger finger" mittens with leather palms on cotton shell, and having OD wool inserts (1952 dated). Hood, field Jacket M1943, 1945 dated, mint unissued. Trouser shell, arctic. M1951, 1952 dated, medium-regular, used VG fine. Horribly cold winter weather encountered in Korea was as big a threat to troops as the enemy. The lot for $35.00 (View Picture)

9852 VIETNAM ERA FIELD EQUIPMENT LOT - Nylon cover for entrenching tool, Universal small arms ammunition pouch, mess kit, and canteen cup for ?? canteen, but US marked. Used fine-excellent. The lot of four items for $20.00 (View Picture)

9547 Bag Waterproof, Chemical Biological, Mask M1 - Heavy vinyl bag issued to carry the gas mask (any model) in to protect it from contamination Mint unissued. 1970s contract date. Good for storage of helmets or masks from your collection. Seal with rubber bands or wire twist ties, or nylon ties, depending on length of storage. Box of 10 $10.00 (View Picture)

9544 Coat, Vesicant, Gas Protection, Small (lot of 2) - Worn over wet-cold weather outer wear, so "small" is relative, actually really big. This is a light weight sort of flannel type material that is OD on the outside. Drawstrings at the waist and the long skirts so they can be secured around the legs. Good for a lightweight covering as camouflage for a duck hunter or maybe for working on a vehicle or something. Look about new. Both for $15.00 (View Picture)

9543 OD SATEEN UTILITY SHIRTS (LOT OF 3) - One is size 15 1/2 x 31 with US Army name tape. Other two look to be a bit larger but could not find sizes. They have a loop with two small grommets above the left pocket, so these may be foreign rather than US. Used G-fine- the lot of 3 for $10.00 (View Picture)

9357 BELT, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, LC-1 - 1989 contract, size medium (Waist under 30 inches!). Type with nylon buckle. Used excellent, Gulf War I item. $12.00 (View Picture)

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