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

Marine Modular Load Bearing Vest

Wednesday June 28th, 2017 admin

They are parts of Marine Lightweight SPIE/LBE System, the LBE sub-system.   Stock Number Reference: Lightweight SPIE/LBE System MPN: 350-506-000 NSN: 8415-01-433-9176 Assign Date: 1996-07-13 Components Item Qty. per set MPN NSN Assign Date Vest, Load Bearing 1 350-506-101 8415-01-440-9528 1997-01-29 Pocket, Ammunition Magazine, 40mm 2 350-506-116 8465-01-440-5885 1997-01-17 Pocket, […]

Captured Marine M-1941 Knapsack?

Monday June 19th, 2017 admin

Today we received a 2nd pattern Marine M-1941 knapsack, which was installed with a canvas belt and used as musette bag. The strange thing is: that belt was a Chinese Type 65 Canvas Belt. Considering the time of this knapsack being issued, maybe it was captured in the Liberation War […]

Marine Evaporative Cooling Vest (ECV)

Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 admin

The ECV is an individual microclimate system that provides cooling relief in hot climates when conducting foot patrols and vehicle convoys. Used primarily under the OTV, the ECV was procured in response to an Urgent Universal Statement of Need. Manufactured out of fire resistant material, the ECVs open weave mesh […]

Marine Woodland MAPRAT™ And Coyote Reversible Field Tarp

Saturday October 15th, 2016 admin

Reversible wet weather tarp, face side printed in woodland marine corps pattern (marpat), and the back side is nylon coated with a flame resistant urethane coating in a solid coyote brown color. There are eight 1# black brass grommets with toothed washers, there are also 24 sets of nylon gypsy […]

Marine Improved Modular Tactical Vest / Plate Carrier (IMTV/PC)

Tuesday September 6th, 2016 admin

Overview: The Plate Carrier (PC) replaced the Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) and is the USMC vest of record. The PC provides a solution to the two areas of concern with the SPC: shoulder comfort and cummerbund stability. Features: The PC is comprised of a vest with removable soft armor panels […]

Marine M-1955 Body Armor (2nd Pattern)

Monday July 18th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, Upper Torso, (w/Collar, M-1955) Size FSN Assign Date X-Small Unknown Small Unknown Medium 8470-576-4194 Unknown Large 8470-576-4195 Unknown X-Large 8470-576-4193 Unknown

Marine All-Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS)

Friday June 17th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Parka, All-Purpose Environmental, Camouflage Assign Date: 2003-04-04 Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG X-SMALL 8415-01-506-6259 8415-01-506-6268 8415-01-506-6274 SMALL 8415-01-506-6260 8415-01-506-6269 8415-01-506-6279 MEDIUM 8415-01-506-6263 8415-01-506-6270 8415-01-506-6280 LARGE 8415-01-506-6265 8415-01-506-6271 8415-01-506-6281 X-LARGE 8415-01-506-6266 8415-01-506-6272 8415-01-506-6282 Trousers, All-Purpose Environmental, Camouflage Assign Date: 2003-04-02 Waist Sz / Inseam Sz […]

Marine Armor Protective Enhancement System (APES)

Thursday May 12th, 2016 admin

The U.S. Marine Corps adopted a similar system called Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES) around 2004-2005. This one was really uncomfortable and didn’t offer a really good protection. The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Design, Housing and Merchandizing Department led by D.H. Branson developed a full protection system that covers both […]

OTV Side Plate Carrier

Monday April 25th, 2016 admin

Additional protective component for Outer Tactical Vest (OTV, a.k.a. Intercepter Body Armor) Size fit for 6 x 8 or 7 x 8 size Side SAPI plate (S-SAPI) Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Enhanced S-SAPI Ballistic Insert Color NSN Assign Date Coyote Brown 8470-01-547-5915 2007-07-25 Universal Camouflage 8470-01-536-9284 2006-01-20

M-1967 USMC Load-Carrying Equipment

Tuesday March 15th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Name FSN Assign Date Suspenders, Combat Equip. (Nylon) USMC 8465-078-4581 Unknown Field Pack; Cargo; Nylon; (M-1967 USMC) 8465-860-0314 Unknown Field Pack; Cargo; Combat; (M-1967 USMC) 8465-860-0337 Unknown Pocket, Ammunition, Magazine, Nylon Duck 8465-860-0259 1967-10-11 Field Pack; Combat; (M-1967 USMC) Suspenders, Combat Equip. (Nylon) USMC Field Pack; Cargo; […]

M-1942 Enamel Canteen

Tuesday March 8th, 2016 admin

During 1942, the U.S. procured canteens made of a low grade metal with a porcelain enamel coating. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1942 when the traditional metals were again released for use. The original […]

Marine Cross Flap Canteen Cover

Sunday March 6th, 2016 admin

DQP (Depot Quartermaster Philadelphia) production for the Marine Corps through WW II. Starting in 1943, the most visible feature was made with the introduction of “dog ear” crossed flaps. Instead of the flaps connecting to fasteners on the same side of the cover, this style looked like folded arms, with […]

Marine Nylon M1941 Haversack

Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 admin

The last version of Marine M1941 pack series, and seems no nylon knapsack (cargo pack) or nylon M1941 suspenders. It was replaced by M1967 USMC individual equipment system (not M-1967 LLCE). Stock Number Reference: Field Pack, Combat, MC FSN: 8465-382-7966 Assign Date: Unknown