Marine M-1953 Lower Torso Armor
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
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Marine Modular Load Bearing Vest
They are parts of Marine Lightweight SPIE/LBE System, the LBE sub-system. Stock Number Reference: Lightweight SPIE/LBE System NSN: 8415-01-433-9176 Assign Date: 1996-07-13 Components Nomenclature NSN QTY. Assign Date Vest, Load Bearing 8415-01-440-9528 1 1997-01-29 Pocket, Ammunition Magazine, 40mm 8465-01-440-5885 2 1997-01-17 Pocket, Utility, Medium 8465-01-440-9530 2 1997-01-29 Pocket, Utility, Small […]
Captured Marine M-1941 Knapsack?
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 Reversible Mitchell Camouflage Pattern Shelter Half Tent (1953)
Marine issued camouflage shelter half tent, used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Stock Number Reference: USMC Shelter Half, Tent, Camouflage, w/ Straps Stock number required.
Marine Evaporative Cooling Vest (ECV)
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
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 […]
Tactical Tailor 40mm Grenade Bandoleer (Coyote Brown)
The 40mm multiple round bandolier has 12 individual single closure devices and securely contains twelve 40mm rounds, carries all twelve rounds and allows the removal of each round with one hand, has a single waist buckle closure, is adjustable to a wide variety of waist sizes. The 40mm multiple round […]
Marine Improved Modular Tactical Vest / Plate Carrier (IMTV/PC)
(From Whitney’s collection) Stock Number Reference: Improved Moodular Tactical / Vest Plate Carrier Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-581-4880 2010-01-19 Small 8470-01-581-5037 2010-01-20 Medium 8470-01-581-5041 2010-01-20 Large 8470-01-581-5052 2010-01-20 X-Large 8470-01-581-5071 2010-01-20 Improved Moodular Tactical Vest Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-581-4766 2010-01-19 Small 8470-01-581-4803 2010-01-19 Medium 8470-01-581-4806 2010-01-19 […]
Marine M-1955 Body Armor (2nd Pattern)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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 […]