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**NEW ADDITION** 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)
**NEW ADDITION** 10323 M1956 CANTEEN COVER (VIETNAM ERA) - Canvas type with M1956 belt clips and domed snaps. Have several, some with dates, most without, but all Vietnam era or earlier. Used fine-excellent. $10.00 (View Picture)
**NEW ADDITION** 16745 SPECIAL SLING FOR M14E2 RIFLES OR BAR - Special extra long web sling, similar to the common “Sling, web, M1” used with the Garand and other rifles. This special sling is longer and has two of the snaps to allow it to be attached to the M14A1 rifle (with the M14E2 style stock) at both the forward hand grip and the swivel on the bipod, thereby facilitating putting extra downward pressure nearer the muzzle during full auto fire. In practice the M14 is very difficult to control on full auto, but this was a good try to improve it.
Sling is in mint unissued condition. Hardware has very light gray, almost silvery parkerize type finish. Scarce Vietnam era accessory for the M14 series of rifles. $25.00 (View Picture)
SMA2129 M1A1 Carbine Carrying case (M60 spare barrel bag) - (Ruth- War Baby II p. 650) Heavily padded case with two large zipper pockets and long zipper for access to the main part of the bag. Made with a gray rubber or plastic type covered material. Although designed and issued for carrying spare barrels for the M60 machine gun, these bags are exactly right for carrying a M1A1 carbine with the stock folded. Reportedly they were often used for this purpose, especially by helicopter crews who liked the carbine as a survival weapon that would easily stow under the seats, and be handy to grab with spare ammo, etc if they got shot down. $50.00 (View Picture)
16603 U.S. M1923 Cartridge belt for M1 Garand - About mint unissued with good markings that include the FSN and date which looks like 1963. 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. Shows little or no use, just storage soiling. $95.00 (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)
SMA2128 M1A1 Carbine Carrying case (M60 spare barrel bag) - (Ruth- War Baby II p. 650) Heavily padded case with two large zipper pockets and long zipper for access to the main part of the bag. Made with a gray rubber or plastic type covered material. Although designed and issued for carrying spare barrels for the M60 machine gun, these bags are exactly right for carrying a M1A1 carbine with the stock folded. Reportedly they were often used for this purpose, especially by helicopter crews who liked the carbine as a survival weapon that would easily stow under the seats, and be handy to grab with spare ammo, etc if they got shot down. $50.00 (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)
16290 U.S. M1916 HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTO (VIETNAM ERA) - Made by Bucheimer probably circa 1956-1965 as it was made black instead of tan (regulations prescribed black leather accoutrements after 1956). Used G-Vg condition, and would look better with s bit of shoe polish. These were used through the Vietnam era with the M1911 .45 automatic, by infantry, artillery and even tunnel rats, boat crews, drivers, etc. $35.00 (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)
16028 12 GA BUCKSHOT [XM162] 50 CALIBER AMMO CAN - This is the type used from Vietnam to the present, packed in a ".50 caliber" ammo can. Markings as shown in the photo. Looks like the lot number indicates a 1983 date. Great for display with military trench or riot guns. Used excellent. $30.00 (View Picture)
16011 U.S. ARMY MECHANICS APRON - Tired of getting your dress uniform or good jeans all skuzzy looking while you work on your tank or jeep, or clean all your guns? Here’s just what you need! Heavy duty OD canvas apron with some chest pockets and waist pockets for tools or snacks or parts you need for the job. The lower part of the apron is split so you can kneel and climb and wiggle around much better than with one that is solid across the front. Looks near new, but some storage soiling. Probably Vietnam era. $10.00 (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)
15826 VIETNAM ERA PLASTIC CANTEEN AND M1956 COVER - Plastic canteen is dated 1969 and the cotton web M1956 cover has contract date that looks like either 1963 or 1968, probably the latter. Both used VG-fine. No cup inlcuded, but they were still issuing WW2 era cups then and they are not hard to find to complete the set. $22.00 (View Picture)
15800 M1A1 Carbine Carrying case (M60 spare barrel bag) - (Ruth- War Baby II p. 650) Heavily padded case with two large zipper pockets and long zipper for access to the main part of the bag. Made with a gray rubber or plastic type covered material. Although designed and issued for carrying spare barrels for the M60 machine gun, these bags are exactly right for carrying a M1A1 carbine with the stock folded. Reportedly they were often used for this purpose, especially by helicopter crews who liked the carbine as a survival weapon that would easily stow under the seats, and be handy to grab with spare ammo, etc if they got shot down. These are often found in very deteriorated condition with the plastic brittle or peeling, or discolored from heat or solvents. This one is excellent plus condition, probably the nicest I have ever seen (including ones in service!). No maker name or date that I could find, so not sure exactly when it was made, but identical to Vietnam era even if it may have been made a few years later. $125.00 (View Picture)
15758 VIETNAM ERA M60 MACHINE GUN BANDOLEERS - OD cotton with a webbing shoulder strap. The are a single large pouch which held a cardboard box containing 100 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo. Type and lot information stenciled on the front. In this case it is 100 rounds of 7.62 NATO, LINKED, BALL M80, LOT TW-L-18721. The back has name of the bandoleer maker and October 1969 date. You find a lot of these for blanks, and 1980s vintage dates, but surprisingly few ball or ball-tracer bandoleers with the Vietnam dates. This is a lot of two, the only ones we were able to find in several dozen bandoleers we recently acquired. Used excellent plus- the lot of two for $15.00 (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)
SMA2107 HOLSTER HOLSTER U. S. M1916 - Modern Black type. Maked on back "Bucheimer" and "7791466". Showis scuffing and wear, may clean up with a little TLC. $25.00 (View Picture)
15305 U.S. ARMY PLYWOOD PACKBOARD 1951 DATED (Mint unissued!) - The plywood packboard adopted in 1943 was a great assist for hauling heavy loads by manpower (when trucks, mules or roads were not available). The canvas side went against the back and shoulder straps secured it to the body. The plywood frame has several attaching points for lashing or use of metal brackets to help attach 5 gallon Jerry cans, ammo cans, artillery ammo, K-rations, or whatever needed to be hauled from here to there. This one is in new condition with clear markings PASCOE INC [contract number] and date 4 May 1951. $40.00 (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)
14381 U.S. MODEL 1916 BLACK LEATHER HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTO - Black leather, typical post 1956 color. Made by Cathey Enterprises but is a bit better than their later production, so probably circa 1960s. This is missing the M1910 belt hook but there is enough room that you can slip a spare in without too much work. A little scuffed and scraped, mainly on the inside at on the belt loop area. Cheap $25.00 (View Picture)
14286 U.S. ENTRENCHING TOOL DATED 1966 - Last of the type with the full length wooden handles, having both the shovel blade and also a pick blade. This can be adjusted so that either blade is fixed at the straight out position, or at the 90 degree position, or with both at 90 degrees like the old (and much heavier pick-mattock.Used excellent plus except for two small nicks on the sharpened edge of the shovel blade. Nice Vietnam era item. $65.00 (View Picture)
13786 LOT CLOTH INSIGNIA- US MILITARY- CIRCA 1960s-80s - I dont know what most of this stuff is, but there are 19 individual items. Let the kids play with them, or sell them at gun shows or flea markets. VG- exc condition. The lot as shown in the photo- $5.00 (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)
12661 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. $95.00 (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)
13032 VIETNAM OR LATER U.S. M1 HELMET "STEEL POT" GRADE 2 - Late issue M1 helmet and liner as issued from Vietnam until the mid 1980s when replaced by the Kevlar helmets. Comes complete with the camouflage cover which is Vietnam style with the ERDL leaf pattern green side and blob pattern on the brown side. Photo shows a Grade I set with excellent helmet shell with few if any dents and nearly all of the original OD paint finish. Liner will have nearly all of the original outer paint. Cover is used G-fine and may have a couple of small defects where the cloth has been punctured by the brim of the helmet where struck against hard surfaces. Suspension is complete and in good to excellent condition. This item is a Grade 2 helmet set which has one or several dents in the helmet shell and the liner may have worn paint and either or both may be repainted. Grade 2 is a better choice for the reenactor who will probably add a few dents themselves, but they still display nicely and are more representative of helmets that actually saw use in the field. $32.00 (View Picture)
13027 VIETNAM OR LATER U.S. M1 HELMET "STEEL POT" GRADE I - Late issue M1 helmet and liner as issued from Vietnam until the mid 1980s when replaced by the Kevlar helmets. Comes complete with the camouflage cover which is Vietnam style with the ERDL leaf pattern green side and blob pattern on the brown side. Photo shows a Grade I set with excellent helmet shell with few if any dents and nearly all of the original OD paint finish. Liner will have nearly all of the original outer paint. Cover is used G-fine and may have a couple of small defects where the cloth has been punctured by the brim of the helmet where struck against hard surfaces. Suspension is complete and in good to excellent condition. A real nice representative example. Grade 2 helmet set has one or several dents in the helmet shell and the liner may have worn paint and either or both may be repainted. $45.00 (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)
12634 - U.S. STEEL HELMET, M1 WITH LATE TYPE LINER- Vietnam era with the yellowish green paint. Just a few minor scrapes on the textured paint from stacking these during shipment and maybe s few minor storage dents or dings. Liner has some wear on the painted exterior, but overall used fine-excellent. Once very common items in the surplus stores, these have about vanished in the last couple of years. $49.00 (View
Picture)
12381 U.S. ARMY CAMOUFLAGE MATERIAL (DESERT STORM- GULF WAR ERA) - Small
pieces about 18" x 24" made from a nylon type material cut into a mesh pattern.
Some are one color on one side and different color on other side. Various
desert shades of tan, yellow, reddish brown or gray. Use on helmets or other
gear or pull them over your head and pretend you are a pile of leaves. Great
for hunters or halloween. Total of about 12 pieces-all for $15.00 (View
Picture)
12093
Desert Storm era canteen and cover - Plastic canteen dated 1969 but upgraded
with new cap to allow use with drinking tube from M17A1 gas mask. Nylon cover
with 1988 contract date. Canteen excellent and cover G-VG/ $15.00 (View
Picture)
12095
M14 accessory lot - One near mint unissued U.S. GI 20 round magazine;
one USMC single magazine pouch and one universal ammo pouch. Pouches used
VG-fine. The lot for $40.00 (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)
11967 Scarce USAF Holster
for 4 inch revolvers - (Meadows holster book page 377) Most collectors
are familiar with the special holster made for the ill fated lightweight M13
revolvers. These featured a flap that folded over the back and secured to
the front by two snaps to form a belt loop. The flap and snap arrangement
was configured so that they could be arranged in many different ways by flight
crews or ground personnel. I have seen dozens of these made for the two inch
revolvers, but until now had only seen the photo in Meadows book of the 4
inch version. About excellent condition with a couple of minor scuffs. Nylon
thong intact. $165.00 (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)
11954 RADIO ANTENNA-
VIETNAM ERA - Not sure what it fits, if it is a portable radio, or for
a vehicle mounting. Attaches with a threaded lug about 5/8" diameter, overall
length about 22 1/2 inches. Whip part seem to be some sort of fiberglass.
I hope you need this because I sure don't. $10.00 (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)
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)
11482 VIETNAM ERA HELMET
LINER PAINTED WHITE (LOT OF TWO) - Overall fine but some minor chipping
or flaking 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. Painted white
for use by color guards, VFW posts, or ???. Both lliners for only $18.00 (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)
11138
LIFE MAGAZINE MAY 28, 1951 - 82nd Airborne "Falling Paratrooper" on cover
and long articles on air assault and vertical envelopment tactics with "new"
weapons and equipment. Two more feature stories on "The War we may fight"-
against the Russians. Other stories include Tattooed Danish King, coup in
Panama, ape drowns at Bronx zoo; Face of the enemy (Russian & CHICOMS); Stalag
17 play review; new "permanent press" type fabric invented, etc. $12.00 (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)
11112 EMERGENCY DRINKING
WATER (U.S. MILITARY SURVIVAL RATIONS) - Same stuff used from WW2 through
at least the 1980s. Cannot date these from the info on the can. Excellent
condition. SOLD AS COLLECTOR ITEMS ONLY NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Have several.
One 10 ounce can for $3.00 (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)
9359 FRENCH SHOULDER BAG - Believe that
this was for a radio of some sort, as it has a metal plate in the bottom with
lips on the sides, but may be for something else. Heavily used, and has orange
thread repair to stitching around the slit where the flap fits over a staple
to be locked in place. Markings inside "AST 40-30" Overall fair-good. Nice Christmas
gift for your ex-mother-in-law, or handy for hauling your plunder at gun shows.
Overall fair-good. $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)
Cold War Training Posters- Weapons, Uniforms, equipment Genuine U.S. military posters, dated from 1960 through 1980s with major focus on the Soviet Army and its stuff, and to a lesser degree on the other Warsaw Pact nations. These were posted in US and NATO military bases to familiarize troops with the potential enemy. They were considered expendable (throw away) items and undoubtedly most have long since been trashed. Great for a collection of Cold War or Commie Bloc stuff, or to display with a military vehicle of the era. Unless otherwise noted, the are in color, and in fine-excellent condition but may be have a wrinkled or folded corner, or one or two minor rips on an end, nothing serious, but something expected on 20-40 year old papers. Shipped rolled- $4 shipping cost for first one, FREE SHIPPING for additional posters from this section.
9285 CAMOUFLAGE AND CONCEALMENT- VEHICLE CAMOUFLAGE FLIP CHARTS - 34" x 44" AE GTA 5-008 April 1981. This one has 12 sheets, with drawings and text explaining use of nets, foliage, shade, structures, etc to camouflage vehicles. $20.00 (View Picture) 9284 LAND MINE WARFARE-
MINEFIELD INSTALLATION FLIP CHARTS - 34" x 44" GTA 5-017 could not find
a date, but probably 1970s-80s. This one has 14 sheets, with recommended procedures
for planting mines, spacing, tripwires, etc Last couple of pages are more damages
at the bottom than the others which are pretty good. (no photos of this one)
$20.00 (View Picture) 9282 T-62 TANK - 15" x 21" GTA 30-094 April 1980 $5.00 (View Picture) 9281 BMP-1 - 15" x 21" GTA 30-095 April 1986 $5.00 (View Picture) 9280 MTLB (SOVIET ARTILLERY TRACTOR/RECON VEHICLE) - 15" x 21" GTA 30-108 Feb 1984 $5.00 (View Picture) 9278 SOVIET CONVENTIONAL ANTI-TANK WEAPONS - 16"
x 21" GTA 30-009 April 1987 $5.00 (View Picture) 9274 SOVIET AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS - 21" x 31" GTA 44-2-4 April 1977 $5.00 (View Picture) 9271 EAST GERMAN AIR FORCE - 15" x 21" GTA 30-054 Feb 1966 $5.00 (View Picture) 9270 SOVIET ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES - 15" x 21" GTA 30-048 March 1985 $5.00 (View Picture) 9269 SOVIET BRIDGING EQUIPMENT - 16" x 21" GTA 30-043
April 1987 $5.00 (View Picture) 9263 SOVIET ARMY FIELD SHOULDER BOARDS - 32" x 41" AE GTA 30-028 May 1976 (several rips on one end and hand size waterstain/dirty area. $5.00 (View Picture)
8545 LOT METAL OR CLOTH INSIGNIA- US MILITARY- CIRCA 1960S-80S - I dont know what most of this stuff is, but there are about 61 individual items. Let the kids play with them, or sell them at gun shows or flea markets. VG- exc condition. The lot as shown in the photo- $8.00 (View Picture)
8539 10 SHOULDER PATCHES - Mint unissued, all the same. Not sure what unit, but US Army circa 1980s-90s, in subdued style embroidery. Let the kids play with them, or sell them at gun shows or flea markets. VG- exc condition. The lot as shown in the photo- SPECIAL- Lot of 30 for $10.00 (View Picture)
8511 SET OF THREE U.S. MAGAZINE POUCHES 1960-1990 - One of each- cotton canvas type used with the M14, and then with the M16; nylon type to hold four 20 round magazines, and later nylon type to hold 3- 30 round magazines. All used, good-fine. These were normally worn in pairs, but we only have one each in this lot. $20.00 (View Picture)
7203 MRE (MEAL, READY TO EAT) HEATER - Clever device
that is a plastic pouch open on one end with an insert that contains a substance
that heats up when water is added. Read and follow label instructions, but short
version is that you put the MRE in the pouch, add water, and then the chemical
reaction makes the water VERY hot, heating the MRE to make it a nice and hot,
tasty yummy treat. Well, actually it only makes it hot, but it still will taste
better than a cold MRE. These can only be used once. 1992 dated. One dozen MRE
heaters, mint, unissued- $5.00 (View Picture)
8381 U.S. NAVY OFFICER SWORD BELT - Basically unchanged since 1851, these
continue in service today differing mainly in materials and quality of construction.
This one is probably circa 1950s-60, as the address label on the box does not
yet have a zip code. Vanguard brand, size 38. Used excellent. with original
box with name F.B. Kelly penciled on the end. $65.00 (View
Picture)
8196 VEST, TACTICAL, LOAD BEARING - Believe this is also called the "assault
vest" loaded with pockets, loops and snaps in all sorts of strange places and
adjustable with laces, velcro and snaps, so that it looks more like Madonna's
underwear than military gear, except it IS made of camouflage material. Some
of the snaps are broken (mainly heads pulled off) and there may be other minor
holes/wear/damage but essentially complete and ready to suit up for hauling
the groceries home, or whatever turns you (or Madonna) on. Overall used, dirty,
fair condition. 1994 dated, but believe same type used for several years. $25.00
(View Picture)
8159 FIVE GALLON GAS CANS ("JERRY CANS") FOR VEHICLES, ETC. - Korean War 5 gallon Gas can with screw cap and marked on the sides US on one side and QMC on the other. Manufacturer info ICC-51/M.C.C./20-5-51 indicating May 1951 date. Some rusty areas but should clean up okay with just a bit of pitting. Interior condition unknown. $35.00 (View Picture)
8150 U.S. MILITARY SANDBAGS - Used for all sorts of things- building fortifications, protecting vital equipment or positions, anchoring tents in windy areas, flood control, storage containers. etc. Great for adding a "field" flavor to a display. Provide your own sand, or you can cheat and use styrofoam peanuts or crumpled paper. Bags are made of a OD color canvas like material sewn into bag shape. I think these are probably Vietnam era, or perhaps earlier. Three bags for $10.00 (View Picture)
8145 U.S. MILITARY SANDBAGS - Used for all sorts of things- building fortifications, protecting vital equipment or positions, anchoring tents in windy areas, flood control, storage containers. etc. Great for adding a "field" flavor to a display. Provide your own sand, or you can cheat and use styrofoam peanuts or crumpled paper. Bags are made of a widely spaced OD color thread (polyester?) woven in what is very similar to a closely spaced screen type fabric, then sewn into bag shape. I think these are probably Vietnam or more recent. Two bags for $6.00 (View Picture)
8104 KOREAN WAR UNDERSHIRT, WINTER, M1950, AND LONG JOHNS - Good to very
good condition mostly light brown but with some dirt and soiling on the short
strap. MILSCO over date 194 (believe either 3 or 4) is stamped on both pieces
below the hook, but is very light and hard to read. Some cracking to the surface,
but still pretty flexible. Fine for display although not a good idea to use
it in the field. $35.00 (View Picture)
8098 10 SETS M13A1 FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - There are three models
of filter elements. The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only
and have a black-colored connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection
when used for riot control and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified
by a black-colored connector. The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored
connector and are the ONLY filter elements designed to be used in combat. These
are the M13A1, packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1980s
dates. Sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 20 years old and, we do
not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical environment.
Ten sets for $55.00 (View Picture)
8045 TRAINING AID, PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION KIT, M58A1 - Nifty black plastic
case (1.75" x 2.5" x 4") with belt loop and snap hook so it can be attached
to belt or in other ways for carrying whatever you like. Cover looks like it
should be watertight seal. Contains six sealed foil packets- three each of "pad
1" wetted with 2 propanol and water (probably similar to a wet wipe like you
get in greasy restaurants.) Three "pad 2" has similar wetting agent in glass
ampoules that need to be broken when opening for use. These are used in training
to simulate the scrubbing and cleaning to remove chemical agents. Contents may
not be very useful to anyone but a collector, but the container is pretty neat
one for carrying mini-survival kit, spare ammo, small cell phone, etc while
hunting, hiking, skiing, camping, etc. Box of ten containers and contents. $25.00
(View Picture)
8035 TRAINING AID, PERSONNEL
DECONTAMINATION KIT, M58A1 - Nifty black plastic case (1.75" x 2.5" x 4")
with belt loop and snap hook so it can be attached to belt or in other ways
for carrying whatever you like. Cover looks like it should be watertight seal.
Contains six sealed foil packets- three each of "pad 1" wetted with 2 propanol
and water (probably similar to a wet wipe like you get in greasy restaurants.)
Three "pad 2" has similar wetting agent in glass ampoules that need to be broken
when opening for use. These are used in training to simulate the scrubbing and
cleaning to remove chemical agents. Contents may not be very useful to anyone
but a collector, but the container is pretty neat one for carrying mini-survival
kit, spare ammo, small cell phone, etc while hunting, hiking, skiing, camping,
etc. Single container and six packets. $3.00 (View Picture) 8017 SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR LINER, GROUND TROOPS
HELMET - This fits the WW2 style "steel pot" liners made after about 1965
when they changed from permanently riveted suspensions in the liners to a type
that snaps onto six small studs on the inside of the liner. Mint unissued. Good
for repairing liners that use that type fastening, or with a bit of epoxy and
ingenuity, could salvage older style for use by reenactors, etc. $3.00 (View
Picture)
7989 U.S. GI ZIPPER COMBAT BOOTS SIZE 10R- (MEDIUM WIDTH) - This pair has
the "zipper" inserts in the front that are laced on with the laces, but allow
quick operation instead of messing with all the laces, a popular item purchased
at the PX or by mai order. More heavily used than the other pairs. Used but
servicable, and great for a display where you need boots. Well used but typical
of a combat unit, not a barracks spit shine inspection pair. Have several pairs,
and most seem to be dated 1980, but except for increasingly deep tread pattern
of the rubber soles, the basic boot style has not changed since about 1960.
Also nice gift for your beloved ex-Mother-in-law. $12.00 (View
Picture)
7984 U.S. GI COMBAT BOOTS
SIZE 10R- (MEDIUM WIDTH) - Used but servicable, and great for a display
where you need boots. Well used but typical of a combat unit, not a barracks
spit shine inspection pair. Have several pairs, and most seem to be dated 1980,
but except for increasingly deep tread pattern of the rubber soles, the basic
boot style has not changed since about 1960. Also nice gift for your beloved
ex-Mother-in-law. $12.00 (View Picture)
7968 M1956 SUSPENDERS MINT-UNISSUED
VIETNAM ERA - Suspenders, field pack, combat, M1956 with 1969 contract
date. Perfect, getting hard to find in nice shape with Vietnam dates. $17.00
(View Picture)
7943 POCKET, AMMUNITION
MAGAZINE, M14 RIFLE - Mainly associated with USMC use. OD canvas pouch
to hold ONE 20 round M14 magazinewith snaps on the back. These would be worn
with the standard pistol belt, but were intended to be used with a special variation
of the pistol belt that has a series of snaps similar to that used for the .45
magazine pouch, but spaced around the full length of the belt to carry a large
number of M14 magazines. The belts are rather scarce. Eventually they adopted
the larger pouch that will hold multiple magazines instead of messing with a
separate pouch for each magazine. Mint unissued, $14.00 (View
Picture)
7936 BELT POUCH FOR M1 CARBINE OR RIFLE (UNISSUED, 1950 DATED) - Pocket,
Ammunition Magazine (Cal..30 M1 Carbine or Rifle) with 1950 contract date. OD
canvas, to hold either two 8 round clips for the M1 rifle or two 15 round magazines
for the Carbine. Similar to the "stock pouch" used with carbines, but having
belt loops on the back. $14.00 (View Picture)
7934 TROUSERS, VESICANT
GAS PROTECTIVE (MINT UNISSUED, VIETNAM ERA) - Size medium. Intended to
be worn as an outer garment to protect from contact with skin type agents. Made
of a OD cotton flannel type material and cut extra large to fit over winter
wear, with drawstrings to secure the waist and ankles.. Interesting addition
to NBC warfare collection. $12.00 (View Picture)
7927 10 SETS M13A2 FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - There are three models
of filter elements. The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only
and have a black-colored connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection
when used for riot control and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified
by a black-colored connector. The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored
connector and are the ONLY filter elements designed to be used in combat. The
M13A2 will provide protection against all known CB agents (according to military
documents). These are the M13A2, packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag
with circa 1984 dates. Sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 12 years
old and, we do not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical
or biological environment. Ten sets for $95.00 (View
Picture)
7925 COLLECTORS SET OF REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - One
set each of the M13, M13A1, M13A2, all in original sealed government packing.
There are three models of filter elements for the M17 series of Gas Masks. The
M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored
connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control
and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector.
The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter
elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against
all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2,
packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. These filters
are sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 15 years old and, we do not
guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological
environment. One of each of the three different types $25.00 (View
Picture)
7921 Mask, Chemical-Biological, Tank, ABC M25A1 - Used by armored vehicle
crews, and there is a M24 variation for aircrew use that is nearly identical
except for connector plug and maybe some other minor detail. Brand new in the
original sealed GI packing with 1984 dates, with filters that protect against
known chemical or biological agents. These use a filter canister different from
the M17 series, and also have built in microphones for intercom use. Sold as
a novelty item only, as they are over 18 years old and, we do not guarantee
that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment.
$75.00 (View Picture)
7900 Collectors set of
REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - One set each of the M13,
M13A1, M13A2, all in original sealed government packing. There are three models
of filter elements for the M17 series of Gas Masks. The M13 filter elements
are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored connector. The
M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control and training
purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector. The
M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter
elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against
all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2,
packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. These filters
are sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 15 years old and, we do not
guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological
environment. One of each of the three different types $25.00 (View
Picture)
7892 M13A2 REPLACEMENT
FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - There are three models of filter elements.
The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored
connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control
and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector.
The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter
elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against
all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2,
packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. Sold as a
novelty item only, as they are over 12 years old and, we do not guarantee that
they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment. $25.00
(View Picture)
7655 PRC-25/PRC-77 BATTERY
(MINT UNISSUED) - BA-4386/PRC-25 made by Rayovac, with 0191 date. Identical
to Vietnam type. Mint unissued, still sealed in plastic. No guarantee as to
if it works, sold for display only. These are about the shape and size of a
brick, and fit in the compartment at the bottom of the radio. $35.00 (View
Picture)
7340
VIETNAMESE FORCES FLAK JACKET - Special reduced size versions of the successful
U.S. M69 vest. Label reads Size Small VN 8470-144-5797 Armor, Body, Fragmentation,
Protective, with 3/4 collar (RVNAF) DSA 100-70-C-0154 Kings Point Mfg. Co.,
Inc and the instructions are printed in Vietnamese. Some oil{?} staining around
the collar and a bit on the left front but overall about fine. Size is about
30 or 32 inch chest. Great addition to Vietnam collection or display to show
that we were not alone, and provided special gear for our allies. $125.00 (View
Picture)
7330 M16 BANDOLEER 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. Dated after 1973. $7.00 (View Picture)
7249 LURPS (FOOD PACKET, LONG RANGE PATROL) - Introduced during Vietnam War as the first military freeze dried ration which reduced the weights, allowing more to be carried for a longer stay in the field. These were mainly issued to SPECIAL FORCES, SEALS, LRRP'S (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols) and PATHFINDERS who would operate for up to 10 days at a time without resupply. There is a freeze dried main dish, and an accessory packet containing items such as cornflake bar, (orange or lemon); cocoa beverage, matches, coffee, cream, sugar, interdental stimulator [toothpick to civilians]. All this was in a sealed OD plastic pack along with spoon and toilet paper. Manufacture dates are on the cartonthey were shipped in, so individual packets appear the same as Vietnam issue, even though they were actually made in 1980. These were pretty good tasting when water was added and they were heated, although they could be eaten dry. NOTE; THESE ARE 20 YEARS OLD AND NOT SOLD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, BUT AS COLLECTOR ITEMS ONLY. One LURPS ration in the sealed pack. If you have a favorite menu item, we will try to send it if available. $29.00 each, or two or more for $25.00 each. (View Picture)
7191
VEST HIGH VISIBILITY - nylon with blaze orange body and lots of reflective
stripes. One size fits all with velcro waist straps to secure it in place. U.S.
marked (on the inside) for the dedicated military collector determined to get
one of everything. Used for traffic control and for "road guards" when troop
units march from place to place. (Except Air Force troops who get unhappy when
their bus is not air conditioned...) Good for people who work in traffic areas-
bicycle riders, youth groups or adults who handle parking for fairs or church
events, etc. Cost from a police supply place probably would be $50-75. Your
price only $12 each., or two or more for $10 each. New unissued, but minor transfer
of color from orange onto the reflective strips during storage. $12.00 each
or three for $18.00 (View Picture)
7166 M1 GARAND BANDOLEER KIT - U.S. GI (not some foreign imitation). Genuine cloth bandoleer with ammo info and lot number, specifying "in 8 rd clips" stenciled in place. Also 6 used fine-excellent 8 round Garand clips and 6 of the special cardboard inserts to keep the points for poking thru the cotton bandoleer. Ammo not included, but go ahead and load them up with whatever you have lying around for display purposes. Lot info and bandoleer color may vary from that shown in the photo. $10.00 (View Picture)
5031 US GI TENT POLES - These are the wooden type with a metal ferrule
on the hollow end and a metal tip on the other end. Three are joined together
to make a complete pole. Lightweight wood is painted OD and most are stenciled
with US, makers name and dates. I have seen dates ranging from 1944 to 1980s,
but most of these are s-80s, mostly 70s. Six sections, enough for two poles
for a single tent. Poles only, tent not included. $10.00 (View
Picture)
3195 U.S. Military Chemical Warfare items Sealed packet dated April 1965 "Element, Filter, M13, 1 right and 1 left" I think these are for the M9 or M17 gas mask but am not sure. Anyway, they are Vietnam era item. Also one "Decontamination Kit, Personal, M258A1" containing six sealed decontamination wipes. 1982 dated. Both for $20.00
2654JB116
U.S. Army Model 1902 (?) Mess Dress Jacket Military Police insignia on cuff.
Narrow stripe, and unadorned shoulder board of a 2nd Lt. Really superb clean
condition. Approx size 38 Believe circa 1950-1980 $55.00
2467 US Army HBT shirt circa 1950-60
size 34R . Metal starburst buttons. Can see where once had name tapes over
pockets, PVT stripes on sleeves and round unit patch on left shoulder. Used
exc. Elvis wore one like this. $15.00
