Ball Whistle

Sunday November 12th, 2017 admin

Shown three dated 1971, 1989 and 2010   Stock Number Reference: Whistle, Ball FSN: 8465-254-8803 NSN: 8465-00-254-8803 Assign Date: Unknown

M-65 Extreme Cold Weather Parka (1972)

Tuesday September 26th, 2017 admin

Both exclusive liner and M-65 Field Jacket liner can be attached to it. Use with fur ruff hood.   Stock Number Reference: Parka Parka, Extreme Cold Weather Assign Date: 1966-03-28 Size FSN XSmall-Regular / XSmall 8415-782-3216 Small-Regular / Small 8415-782-3217 Medium-Regular / Medium 8415-782-3218 Large-Regular / Large 8415-782-3219 XLarge-Regular / XLarge […]

M69 Body Armor for ARVN

Saturday September 9th, 2017 admin

In 1970, RVNAF (Republic of Viet-Nam Armed Force) was issued US made body armor in same design but much smaller. Shown one size Medium.   Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body Fragmentation Protective, w/ ¾ Collar (RVNAF) Size FSN Assign Date Small 8470-144-5797 Unknown Medium 8470-144-5798 Unknown Large 8470-144-5804 Unknown

Marine M-1953 Lower Torso Armor

Wednesday August 16th, 2017 admin

Stuffed with ballistic nylon.   Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, Lower Torso, M-53 Assign Date: unknown Size FSN Small 8470-576-4190 Medium 8470-576-4191 Large 8470-576-4192

M2 Bandoleer (Vietnam War)

Tuesday June 20th, 2017 admin

Six pockets ammunition bandoleer, each pocket holds one 8-round clip for M-1 Garand rifle or two five-round 7.62 NATO clips for M-14 rifle.   Stock Number Reference: Bandoleer, M2 FSN: 1305-984-1125 Assign Date: Unknown

Shelter Half Tent (1961)

Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 admin

Two halves make a whole tent. Shown set circa 1961. Use with three-section wooden pole and five tent pins (pegs).   Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature FSN Assign Date Shelter Half, Tent 8340-262-3657 Unknown Pin, Tent, Aluminum, 9″ 8340-261-9749 Unknown Pole Section, Tent 8340-223-7849 Unknown

Patient’s Effects Bag (Vietnam War)

Thursday May 18th, 2017 admin

This effects bag was distributed to patients of field hospital, and served to take personal items and the laundry.   Stock Number Reference: Bag, Patient’s Effects FSN: 6530-715-0915 Assign Date: Unknown

Tropical Combat Uniform/Trousers (OG107, 1st Pattern)

Tuesday May 9th, 2017 admin

The very first pattern of Tropical Combat Uniform. Poplin texture.   Coat Coat, Men’s, Combat, Tropical FSN-Size Sheet: Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG SMALL 8405-082-5565 8405-082-5566 8405-082-5567 MEDIUM 8405-082-5568 8405-082-5569 8405-082-5570 LARGE 8405-082-5571 8405-082-5572 8405-082-5573 Trousers Trousers, Men’s, Combat, Tropical FSN-Size Sheet:   Waist Sz / Inseam […]

Difference in Three Patterns OG107 TCU

Thursday April 20th, 2017 admin

Uniform 1st Pattern 2nd Pattern 2nd Pattern Transitional 3rd Pattern (Poplin) 3rd Pattern (Rip-stop) FY 1962-1965 1965-1966 1966 1966-1969 1967-post war FSN 8405-082-SIZE 8405-082-SIZE 8405-082-SIZE 8405-082-SIZE 8405-935-SIZE Contract Label Position Inner Side Left Button Closure Inner Side Left Button Closure Inner Side Left Button Closure Intgrated w/ Instruction Label Intgrated […]

Tropical Combat Uniform/Trousers (OG107, 2nd Pattern, Transitional)

Thursday April 20th, 2017 admin

Poplin texture. FSN inherited from 1st pattern, with no epaulets.   Coat Coat, Men’s, Combat, Tropical FSN-Size Sheet: Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG SMALL 8405-082-5565 8405-082-5566 8405-082-5567 MEDIUM 8405-082-5568 8405-082-5569 8405-082-5570 LARGE 8405-082-5571 8405-082-5572 8405-082-5573 Trousers Trousers, Men’s, Combat, Tropical FSN-Size Sheet: Waist Sz / Inseam Sz […]

Hot Weather Boots (a.k.a. Jungle Combat Boots, Spike Proctive Vibram sole)

Tuesday March 7th, 2017 admin

Also known as “A” sole jungle boots.   Stock Number Reference: Boots, Combat, Tropical, Spike Resistant Assign Date: 1968-04-24 FSN-Size Sheet Size/Width X-Narrow Narrow Regular Wide X-Wide 3 8430-141-0767 5 8430-141-0768 8430-141-0769 8430-141-0770 8430-141-0771 8430-141-0772 6 8430-141-0773 8430-141-0774 8430-141-0775 8430-141-0776 8430-141-0778 7 8430-141-0779 8430-141-0780 8430-141-0781 8430-141-0782 8430-141-0783 8 8430-141-0784 8430-141-0785 […]

RT-278(A)/URC-10 Survival Radio

Monday March 6th, 2017 admin

Also known as “RT-10” (Receiver/Transmitter 10). Used as survival radio by pilots and SOF operatives during the Vietnam War. This radio has an extension cable for the BA-1387 Mercury battery, to keep it warm in cold conditions.   Battery: BA-1387/U (FSN: 6135-889-1485) Working Frequency: 243 MHz Only Output Power: 200 […]

Steel Carabiner / Snap Link

Friday February 10th, 2017 admin

Shown six dated 1970, 1979, 1981 and 1987.   Stock Number Reference: Snap Link, Mountain Piton, Type I FSN: 8465-360-0228 NSN: 8465-00-360-0228 Assign Date: Unknown