History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2013 Was finishing up at the flea market this morning when a seller pulled this out of his car, it immediately grabbed my attention and I was able to purchase it. It is a M-1955 USMC flak vest, looks to be in good shape minus the spec label. Not sure of size but it looks to be on the larger side. Let me know what you think. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted August 4, 2013 Side views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 4, 2013 Some close ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted August 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2013 Gee, you need to check this out: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/184051-wtb-usmc-m1955-flak-jacket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 4, 2013 Close up of zipper/closure assembly, zipper is made by Conmar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 4, 2013 Shoulder areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted August 4, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 4, 2013 can you tell what pattern it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 4, 2013 Lastly, the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 4, 2013 can you tell what pattern it is? Judging by the appearance and look of it, I think it is the 3rd pattern. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted August 4, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 4, 2013 Nice score Philip! It's in great condition! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted August 4, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 4, 2013 Man thats a cool looking flak vest!.........mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted August 4, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 4, 2013 Nice pickup Phillip! Gotta love a good day at the Flea Market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks guys, it is in really good shape and appears to be complete (minus the spec label ). Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 5, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 5, 2013 Very nice Philip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks Manay, was a nice surprise to find. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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