AFH-1 Helicopter Helmet (1968)

Saturday June 8th, 2019 admin

In 1962 the Army began developing an improved version of the APH-5. Combat experience in Vietnam led the Army to develop a flight helmet with better ballistic protection. Introduced in 1965, the new Anti-fragmentation Flight Helmet, or AFH-1, was fielded. Whereas the APH-5 was standard issue throughout the Army, the […]

Combat Vehicle Crew’s (CVC) T56-6 Helmet

Tuesday October 9th, 2018 admin

Intergrated with MK-525/G or MK-1036/G headset-microphone kit. Ballistic-protective nylon main body.   Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s, T56-6 Data Item with MK-525/G with MK-1039/G Assign Date Unknown 1967-01-16 FSN Size Regular 8415-082-2066 8415-926-9991 Size Large 8415-082-2067 8415-926-9992

Deltoid Axillary Protection System For OTV

Friday September 21st, 2018 admin

Stock Number Reference: Deltoid Axillary Protection System Woodland Camouflage Components NSN Qty. Assign Date Set NSN 8470-01-520-7357 1 2004-05-25 Deltoid Protector Assembly, Deltoid Protector 8470-01-520-7355 2 2004-05-25 Outershell, Deltoid Protector 8470-01-520-7350 2 2004-05-25 Panel, Ballistic, Deltoid Protector 8470-01-520-7349 2 2004-05-25 Axillary Protector Assembly, Axillary Protector N/A N/A Outershell, Axillary Protector […]

Enhanced Small-Arms Protective Insert (E-SAPI) Plate

Monday October 23rd, 2017 admin

Protective Level: NIJ IV, shown set date Jan, 2008 Overview: The Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) replaced the Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) for training and operations. The ESAPI protects the Marine’s vital areas on the torso (front and back). When the ESAPI is used in conjunction with the […]

Army Improved Outer Tactical Vest (Gen I)

Saturday February 18th, 2017 admin

Shown one is medium size.   Stock Number Reference: Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-556-1703 2007-09-26 Small 8470-01-556-1715 2007-09-26 Medium 8470-01-556-1460 2007-09-25 Medium-Long 8470-01-556-1491 2007-09-25 Large 8470-01-556-1571 2007-09-25 Large-Long 8470-01-556-1575 2007-09-25 X-Large 8470-01-556-1576 2007-09-25 XLarge-Long 8470-01-556-1577 2007-09-25 XX-Large 8470-01-556-1579 2007-09-25 XXX-Large 8470-01-556-1581 2007-09-25 XXXX-Large 8470-01-556-1582 […]

Vietnam War Body Armors

Sunday December 18th, 2016 admin

Name FSN M-1952A Body Armor 8415-261-SIZE M-69 Body Armor Gen 1 8470-823-SIZE M-69 Body Armor Gen 2 8470-122-SIZE Aircrew Body Armor (a.k.a.”Chicken Plate”) 8470-935-SIZE Variable Body Armor 8470-141-SIZE Marine M-1955 Body Armor Gen 2 8470-576-SIZE

Sun, Wind and Dust Goggle (SWDG, MIL-G-43914)

Tuesday January 5th, 2016 admin

The goggle consists of an injection molded rubber frame with a polyurethane foam backing with a skin that contacts the face. The rubber frame holds the lens while the foam provides a seal between the face and goggle frame. The goggle is compatible with standard military prescription eyewear. Flannel covered […]

Aircrew Body Armor (a.k.a. “Chicken Plate”)

Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 admin

The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of “airmobile” combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon aircraft crew members originally made due with body armor developed for ground forces, namely the Nylon M-1952 vest and the Nylon/Doron […]

Variable Body Armor (VBA)

Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 admin

“Variable” means you may use the two plates them self, or integrated into vest.   Stock Number Reference: Body Armor w/ Plate Insert Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type, Small Arms Assign Date: 1968-06-05 Chest Sz / Height Sz REGULAR LONG MEDIUM 8470-141-0935 8470-141-0937 LARGE 8470-141-0936 8470-141-0938   Plate Insert […]

Marine Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC)

Wednesday November 18th, 2015 admin

(From Whitney’s collection)   Stock Number Reference: CARRIER, SCALABLE PLATE, COMPLETE Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-562-7210 2008-04-18 Small 8470-01-562-7229 2008-04-18 Medium 8470-01-562-7215 2008-04-18 Large 8470-01-562-7219 2008-04-18 X-Large 8470-01-562-7240 2008-04-18

Marine Modular Tactical Vest (MTV)

Wednesday November 18th, 2015 admin

Stock Number Reference: VEST,TACTICAL,MODULAR Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-547-5919 2007-01-25 Small 8470-01-547-5950 2007-01-25 Medium 8470-01-547-5938 2007-01-25 Large 8470-01-547-5949 2007-01-25 X-Large 8470-01-547-5954 2007-01-25

Intercepter Body Armor (IBA) a.k.a. Outer Tactical Vest (OTV)

Wednesday November 18th, 2015 admin

Stock Number Reference: BODY ARMOR OUTER   Size NSN Assign Date Woodland Camouflage (1997) and Coyote Brown X-Small 8470-01-465-1863 1999-05-29 Small 8470-01-465-1864 1999-05-29 Medium 8470-01-465-1866 1999-05-29 Large 8470-01-465-1867 1999-05-29 X-Large 8470-01-465-1868 1999-05-29 Woodland Camouflage(2002) X-Small 8470-01-497-8589 2002-06-06 Small 8470-01-497-8594 2002-06-06 Medium 8470-01-497-8595 2002-06-06 Large 8470-01-497-8597 2002-06-06 X-Large 8470-01-497-8598 2002-06-06 Desert […]