Original U.S. Vietnam War Infantryman’s M-1956 Field Gear Set: Universal Pouches, Belt, Suspenders, E-Tool Shovel with Carrier & M6 Bayonet, Canteen, and “Butt Pack” Hotchkiss .303 Type III Service Shoes were

Type III Service Shoes were part of a substantial post-war consumer market where the shoes were widely sold for work wear

which now only has 7 adjustment holes

Regulations for award were determined by the Gauleiter as were any award degrees

these are usually found made of aluminum

a junior officer rank equivalent to a Heer Army Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)

Original U.S. Vietnam War Infantryman’s M-1956 Field Gear Set: Universal Pouches, Belt, Suspenders, E-Tool Shovel with Carrier & M6 Bayonet, Canteen, and “Butt Pack” Hotchkiss .303 Type III Service Shoes wereOriginal Items: Only Ones Available. An original set of Vietnam War U. S. Issue M 1956 Load Bearing Equipment. This is The issue set, as used by servicemen of all branches during the Vietnam Conflict. This set consists of the following pieces: Pair of M 1956 Universal Ammunition Pouches. Used to carry M 14 or M 16 Magazines. Both pouches are dated 1962. Late Issue M 36 Pistol Belt. This belt dates to the mid late 1950s. As used in Vietnam. Markings