Scarecrow Posted March 23, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2019 This is a Viet Cong Cross Bow, with arrows, as brought back by my Uncle, who served with the 87th Combat Engineers in Vietnam. His tour in country was 1967-1968. He is very quiet about his service in general, so did not tell me how he specifically acquired this, and I respect that and him, so did not ask for details. He gave this to me just yesterday, he has three daughters and none of them had any interest in it. (He made the case in which it is displayed) Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
M24 Chaffee Posted March 23, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 23, 2019 That looks outstanding! A very unique family bringback/treasure! Frank Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted March 23, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2019 Oh wow thanks for showing us. Were these truly VC or possibly Montagnard used? Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted March 23, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 23, 2019 Very nice. Likely Montagnard. BKW Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted March 23, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 23, 2019 Great item and display. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted March 23, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 23, 2019 Yeah I agree wit Doyler...I really like how its displayed! Paul Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted March 23, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2019 Have one similiar and it hasxthe bamboo quiver for the arrows. Have a large bow but the string cord is missing from it. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Nack Posted March 23, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 23, 2019 Fascinating. Thanks for sharing this! Link to post Share on other sites
badash5946 Posted March 24, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 24, 2019 Really nice item and so nicely displayed. Thank you for honoring your uncle by accepting his gift. Collector of Vietnam and Korean War Sniper Weapons Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted March 25, 2019 Hey guys thanks for all the great comments. It really is special to me, especially being a family item. BKW, I think you are correct, general consensus is here and on the WMF that this is a Montagnard cross bow. If I can find the right time and moment I'll ask my Uncle to elaborate how he acquired it. But for now I'll respect his wishes to wait for that right time to tell me. Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
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