Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Size Regular with Front Armor Plate Scandinavian Militaria 65x53mm 1891 Belgium Mauser caliber

65x53mm 1891 Belgium Mauser caliber and the long sight bar affixed to the upper receiver was calibrated for this heavy

and were redesigned to fire 7

Also included is a ditty bag with name tag that reads CASEY

so the swivels could have easily been omitted

Moth nips and additional tracking to the material and crazing to the leather bill

Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Size Regular with Front Armor Plate Scandinavian Militaria 65x53mm 1891 Belgium Mauser caliberOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War (1970 Contract) and was used by helicopter gun ships and and airmobile recon units during the war. Both parts are marked SIZE REGULAR, and the front portion still contains an armor plate, while the rear portion is empty. Offered in very good condition, showing only light wear,