OG107 Bonnie Hat (Post Vietnam War)

Thursday May 19th, 2016 admin

Shown one contract number dated 1984, the last contract of this kind of hat, M&B production, 7 1/8 size.   Stock Number Reference: Hat, Sun, Olive Green Army Shade 107 Size NSN Assign Date 6⅜ 8415-00-469-2396 1971-10-06 6½ 8415-00-469-2397 1971-10-06 6⅝ 8415-00-469-2398 1971-10-06 6¾ 8415-00-469-2400 1971-10-06 6⅞ 8415-00-469-2401 1971-10-06 7 […]

M1912 Cavalry Ration Bags

Wednesday May 18th, 2016 admin

The M1912 Ration Bags were part of the failed experimental 1912 Cavalry Equipment. Consisting of two bags, they were used to carry rations for the cavalryman. The two bags laced together and could be worn on the back with the two front straps attached to the cartridge belt. Though the […]

M1917 Medical Officer’s Belt

Saturday May 14th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1917, Mill’s Production. Contents: Left large pocket: medicine case and the diagnosis tag book Left small pocket: hypodermic syringe kit and the case for extra needles Right large pocket: clinical thermometer with carrying case, and officer instrument case containing Right small pocket: flask   Stock Number Reference: […]

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 […]

Transitional Type Woodland Camouflage Bonnie Hat (Type II)

Tuesday May 10th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1984, 7⅜ size.   Stock Number Reference: Hat, Sun, Hot Weather, Camouflage Pattern, (Without Insect Net), Type II Assign Date: Unknown Size NSN 6⅝ 8415-00-935-6658 6⅞ 8415-00-935-3314 7⅛ 8415-00-935-6659 7⅜ 8415-00-935-6660 7⅝ 8415-00-935-6661

Prototype 40mm Grenade Carrying Vest

Monday May 9th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Vest, Carrier, Grenade, M-79 SIZE Stock Number Small 8465-NTK-6531 Medium 8465-NTK-6532   1st Prototype: 1966-01-11 issued, made in double-ply nylon cheesecloth mesh

40mm Grenade Carrying Vest (1974)

Sunday May 8th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1974, medium size. Enhanced from early plastic snap version, the top four pocket were extended for special and non-lethal 40mm grenade. The medium size vest has capacity for 10 high-explosive 40mm grenades and 2 special 40mm grenades on each side (20 HE 40mm grenades and 4 special […]

Air Force HGU-18/P Hat with Insect Net (1979)

Saturday May 7th, 2016 admin

Shown one circa 1979, 7¼ size.   Stock Number Reference: Hat And Insect Net, HGU-18/P Assign Date: Unknown Size NSN 6½ 8415-00-082-5483 6¾ 8415-00-082-5484 7 8415-00-082-5485 7¼ 8415-00-082-5486 7½ 8415-00-082-5487 7¾ 8415-00-082-5488

MOLLE II Grenadier Set (Universal Camouflage)

Thursday April 28th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Grenadier Set NSN: 8465-01-524-7624 Assign Date: 2005-02-01 Components: Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Pouch, 40mm High Pyrotechnic Double 2 8465-01-524-7636 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Pouch, 40 mm High Explosive Double 4 8465-01-524-7628 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Pouch, 40mm High Explosive Single 10 8465-01-524-7624 2005-02-01

MOLLE II Large Rucksack (Universal Camouflage)

Wednesday April 27th, 2016 admin

Large rucksack set is a part of MOLLE II Rifleman Set.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Large Rucksack Set NSN: 8465-01-523-6276 Assign Date: 2005-02-01 Components: Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Ruck, Large 1 8465-01-524-5285 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Pack, Frame 1 8465-01-524-8368 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Waistbelt, Molded 1 8456-01-524-7232 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Pouch, […]

MOLLE II Medium Rucksack Set (Universal Camouflage, early version)

Wednesday April 27th, 2016 admin

Early version with no “US” stamp on the front top.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Rucksack Set, (Medium) MCN (Manage Control Number): 8465-01-F00-8677 Assign Date: circa 2006 NSN: 8465-01-592-7700 Assign Date: 2011-03-18 Components Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE II, Medium, Pack, Rucksack 1 8465-01-592-7850 2011-03-18 MOLLE II, Medium, Belt […]