hotlead Posted April 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 11, 2009 I got a 3rd pattern M-1955 USMC flak vest a few weeks ago, for just $30 btw. I was wondering if anyone knew when the 3rd pattern M-55 was put into service, and when the Marines stopped using it. I'm trying to put together a late/post VN Marine set. What is the string going through the eyelets in the collar for? Also, when did the 2nd pattern M-55 come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 11, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 11, 2009 II was wondering if anyone knew when the 3rd pattern M-55 was put into service Lots of details about that here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=29076 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiGilio Posted April 11, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 11, 2009 The earliest date in a 2nd pattern M55s I remember is 1967. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlead Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted April 11, 2009 Thanks guys, this didn't come up in any of my searches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted April 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 11, 2009 judging from photos of the Marines in Beirut Lebanon back in 1983 they are wearing the newer style kevlar body armor in woodland camo. my guess is the 3rd pattern vests became obsolete by the early 1980's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted April 11, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 11, 2009 heres a photo of two Marines firing a Stinger Missile in the early 1980's and they have the new Kevlar PASGT Body Armor, Fragmentation Protective Vest http://www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear...armor_pasgt.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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