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 […]

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

M7 Mine Bandoleer (Vietnam War)

Thursday February 9th, 2017 admin

Hold M18A1 “Claymore” Directional Anti-Person Mine, M57 Detonator、M40 Tester and M10 wire. Judging by it’s snaps (solid, not hollow), it’s a wartime production.   Stock Number Reference: Bandoleer, M7 FSN: 1345-828-2927 Assign Date: 1967-08-28

OG107 Bonnie Hat w/ Insect Net (Type I, Vietnam War)

Thursday February 9th, 2017 admin

Shown one circa 1969, size 6¾.   Stock Number Reference: Hat, Jungle w/ Insect Net, Ctn, w/r Poplin, r/s Weave Quarpel Treated, OG-107 (Type I) Size FSN Assign Date 6⅜ 8415-935-2885 1967-06-13 6½ 8415-935-2886 1967-06-13 6⅝ 8415-935-2887 1967-06-13 6¾ 8415-935-2888 1967-06-13 6⅞ 8415-935-2889 1967-06-13 7 8415-935-2890 1967-06-13 7⅛ 8415-935-2891 1967-06-13 […]

Lightweight Rucksack (1965 Ver.)

Monday November 28th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Rucksack, Lightweight FSN: 8465-782-3248 Assign Date: Unknown Components Nomenclature FSN Qty. Frame, Field Pack 8465-782-3249 1 Strap, Webbing 8465-782-3250 1 Field Pack, Lightweight 8465-782-2113 1   Accessories Nomenclature FSN Cover, Field Pack, Camouflage 8465-270-0414 Rifle Butt Pocket And Strap Assembly 8465-782-2779 Shelf, Cargo Support 8465-782-6722

Individual Load Carrying Universal Sling (1964)

Saturday October 15th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Sling, Universal, Individual Load Carrying FSN: 8465-753-3257 Assign Date: Unknown   Manual: FM 21-15 “Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment”

General Purpose Carrying Strap

Saturday October 15th, 2016 admin

Widely-used adjustable strap with spring hook on the ends. From top to below: 1945, 1950, 1963, 1983, 1996.   Stock Number Reference: Strap, Carrying, General Purpose Army Stock Number FSN NSN Assign Date 74-S-333-50 8465-634-2808 8465-00-634-2808 Unknown

Rifle Butt Pocket And Strap Assembly (Vietnam War)

Friday October 7th, 2016 admin

Shown two contract number dated 1965 or 1966. Use with Lightweight Rucksack for carrying a rifle by the side.   Stock Number Reference: Rifle Butt Pocket And Strap Assembly FSN: 8465-782-2779 Assign Date: Unknown Usage:

XM3 Rifle Bipod and Carrying Case (Vietnam War era)

Friday September 2nd, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Bipod Bipod, Rifle, XM3 FSN: 1005-992-6676 Assign Date: Unknown   Bipod Carrying Case Pattern Name FSN Assign Date 1st Case, Bipod (Aquired) Unknown 2nd Case, Bipod 1005-017-9647 Unknown 3rd Case, Carrying, Bipod, XM3 1005-999-2430 Unknown 4nd Case, Bipod, M3 1005-283-9439 1973-08-11