TREASURES OF WAR
Genuine US Vietnam War M1C Paratrooper helmet
An excellent example of a genuine U.S. Vietnam War M1C Paratrooper helmet. The U.S. M1 helmet was made by McCord during World War 2 and was reissued in the 1960's, has a heat stamp number: 1038I indicating it was originally made in 1944, with front seam, chinstrap has 'P' (Parish) markings to the metalwork. The genuine U.S. P64 Paratrooper liner was made by Firestone and is in very good condition, has DSA (Defence Supply Agency) ink contract markings to the suspension webbing with a manufactures date of July 1967, comes with a genuine U.S. nape strap with faded ink contract markings, the genuine U.S. sweatband is DSA contract marks and is dated 1974, has a genuine U.S. cotton web chin strap attached to A straps. The genuine U.S. Mitchell cover retains its original colours and is DSA contract marked dated 1973, comes with a genuine elastic band with ink markings to front. A very nice and complete M1 Paratroopers helmet.
American Vietnam War era marked US M7 & BOC
Bauer Ordnance Corp
American Vietnam War era M7 Bayonet for the M16 Rifle cross guard marked US M7 & BOC For Bauer Ordnance Corp And dates Between 1968-1969 Complete In Its M8A1 Scabbard marked PWH this contract was issued to the Pennsylvania Working Home (for the Blind), later renamed, “The Working Blind in Philadelphia, Pa.” The scabbards were marked “PWH” or “TWB,” the previously parkerized hangers were painted black, and a black grommet replaced the large metal protector added to the tip by Victory Plastics. Made between 1965 and 1969,
very good condition.
A genuine US Vietnam War C Ration/ Meal, Combat, Individual accessory packet.
A genuine US Vietnam War era C Ration/ Meal, Combat, Individual accessory packet. This brown accessory packet would have been issued early to mid 60's and contains a sealed Pall Mall 4 pack of cigarettes, it also includes: matches, chewing gum (Chiclets), toilet paper, coffee, creamer, sugar, salt & Cream Substitute Dry.
Vietnam War Era American Army Rations Sealed Can of Peanut Butter
Vietnam War Era American Army Rations Sealed Can of Peanut Butter.
Made by Stevens Industries Inc, Cinderella foods division Dawson GA 31742 this unopened tin of peanut butter dates from the Vietnam war era, the contents weighed 1.5 ounces, the tin measures just under 2.75 inches in diameter and comes in very good condition.
U.S. Vietnam War era MX-991\U flashlight
A genuine U.S. Vietnam War era MX-991\U flashlight made by G.T.Price LA USA. This is the rarer early version without button guard as used in the Vietnam War, non-working 2.3v goes to the bulb but needs the 3v to work, comes with white/red & clear filters.
Deactivated Polish PPS43 Submachine Gun dated 1955 (Vietnam Era)
Deactivated PPS43 Submachine Gun dated 1955 (Vietnam Era) with Chinese wording. The serial number indicates that this sample of the PPS-43 was made in the Zaklady Metalowe Wifama factory, also known as "factory 53", in Lódz (a city in Poland). This still has much of its original finish bakelite grips.
Genuine US Air Force Vietnam War tropical jungle shirt 1969
A very good example of a genuine U.S. Air Force Vietnam War tropical jungle shirt. This is a 4th pattern jacket with short sleeves and made from cotton Rip-Stop Poplin, it's in very good issued condition. Has name Kishida and branch with enlisted aircrew tape patches to chest, two early cut-edge Technical Sergeant shoulder sleeve rank patches, all the patches are subdued, show shrinkage indicating they are period to the jacket. The label size: small-Medium, Chest 33"-37", Height up to 67” to 71”, manufactures label present Macshore Classics Inc. contract label DSA 100-69-C-1127 with a manufacturing date of 1969. To the rear of the shirt It does have two holes, these are not moth damage.
Vietnam 1968 Addison Spike Protective Jungle Boots
US Vietnam War 1968 Addison Army Spike Protective Jungle Boots 9N, dated 1968.
Going by the soles these have had little use by the look of it but there are various scratches and the odd nick to the leather, more so on one boot.
Complete with original laces and removable mesh insoles.
Vietnam War era US Whitehouse Gifts
Lyndon B. Johnson & Richard Nixon presidencies
A very interesting collection of genuine gifts from the U.S. Whitehouse given out during the Vietnam War era.
This set of items are from the late 1960's early 1970's during the Lyndon B. Johnson & Richard Nixon presidencies. This collection of four items include: A sealed packet of Whitehouse cigarettes and a packet of matches, sealed in bag tiepin with Whitehouse crest and Richard Nixon signature, and a invitation to the Whitehouse vice presidents gallery with signature from Hubert Humphrey who was vice president to Lyndon B. Johnson.
US Vietnam CVC armoured tankers helmet 1964
This is a nice 1964 dated U.S. Vietnam CVC Armoured Tankers helmet fitted with its comms set, this one is a size regular and named on the inside, complete with a Vietnam era set of 1974 dated dust/sun goggles.
Vietnam War M1956 First Aid / Compass Case
A genuine U.S. Army Vietnam War era unissued in excellent condition M1956 First Aid / Compass Case, rarer 1st pattern without drainage hole, with snap fastener to front and Alice clip to back, vivid U.S. ink markings to front, DA (Defense Agency) contract number on the inside and made in May 1960. Comes with an unissued U.S. 4x7 inch field dressing made by the Lily White Sales Co New York, its DSA marked and dated 1962.
Vietnam War era US Parachute Canopy Neck Scarf
Genuine Vietnam War era section of parachute canopy material used by the U.S. to drop supplies in the field. Dating back to WW2 U.S. soldiers would often use salvaged pieces of parachute material to use as neck scarfs. This section of parachute canopy measures: 1240mm x 650mm (48.8" x 25.5").
Vietnam War original M56 magazine pouches
Genuine US Vietnam War M56 M14/ M16 magazine pouches x2 dated 1969.
Vietnam War original US M56 Webbing belt dated 1966
US Vietnam war M56 Pistol belt in un-issued size medium and came out of a sealed box from Burtonwood Airbase in the UK the box was repacked in 74, belts are 66 dated.
100 rounds of 5.56 Ammo & Belt
100 x inert rounds of 5.56 (NATO) ammo as used in the Minimi GPMG lmg, once fired cases with struck primer and replacement head, in correct disintegrating link belt, Belt approx. 48″ long.
Vietnam War era Kodak Instamatic 100 camera
Vietnam War era Kodak Instamatic 100 camera. Thanks to the compactness and affordability of Kodak cameras many serving GI's would take them out to Vietnam, this particular camera model was sold in the US during 1963-1965, and is supplied with its original protective case & wrist strap.
Vietnam War C ration White plastic spoon
A genuine U.S. Vietnam War era C ration/ Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI) white plastic spoon, the spoon is still sealed in a clear packed and was issued with the C-Ration kits supplied in the 1960's.
Vietnam era Carling Beer bottle/can opener 'church key' (Vaughan USA)
Vietnam era Carling Beer bottle/can opener nicknamed 'church key' (Vaughan USA), often worn by U.S. soldiers on their dog tag chain, or tucked into the elastic strap around the helmet.
Vietnam War original US M56 Webbing Suspenders dated 1963
A genuine US Vietnam War M56 Webbing suspenders, dated 1963