USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 4, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 4, 2021 Let’s see some USMC Impressions boys. Here’s mine… (Excuse the blurred face, but I don’t want anyone to see it) 1964-1966 (Excuse the discoloration, I haven’t had time to fade it out yet…) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted September 4, 2021 Here’s my 1968-1969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 14, 2021 And my final impression… Evacuating the embassy. (About 80% done) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief4af Posted September 18, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2021 A step back in time. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted September 23, 2021 Please feel free to share your Nam impressions on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted September 24, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2021 5 hours ago, USMC_COLLECTOR said: Please feel free to share your Nam impressions on this thread. I don't think this page is for impressions... The admin has tightened the reigns on the grouping criteria. There is a dedicated spot for reenactors etc on the forum. I see you are new and don't want you to get your thread locked or removed. Nice looking impression you have there! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted September 24, 2021 Alright. Thanks. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted September 25, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2021 This topic has been moved to the reenactor page as it fits better there than anywhere else. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted October 8, 2021 Share #9 Posted October 8, 2021 So you want to see nam impressions? Well here is mine let me know what you think. https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/362820-1st-infantry-division-vietnam-impression/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted October 8, 2021 Nice Impression! Nothing like an Army flak to give you heat stroke... Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted October 8, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, USMC_COLLECTOR said: Nice Impression! Nothing like an Army flak to give you heat stroke... Very impressive. Hey thanks man, I like your impressions too. Could you go into detail about what your wearing? I think that would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted October 8, 2021 1956- Early Vietnam all leather combat books, 66 dated, Army OG-107s, (Should be USMC P62's, but they look similar) M1941 Roll-Top pack, 67 dated, M1961 belt, 4 M1961 pouches, Reproduction KA-BAR (WWII Style, still in issue). Korean War Canteens (This is an old picture, I have an Original canteen on my belt now, not the nylon M56 canteen) Jungle first Aid pouch, m1941 first aid packet. Shovel, from Korea. 1968-1970- 3rd pattern poplin jungle fatigues, 67 dated. M16 bandoleer. Jungle boots (80's panama in the picture, have 67 vibram sole boots now) M1955 flak, first pattern, L size. 1975- USMC embassy guard. EDRL helmet cover, 3rd pattern fatigues, m1967 canteen pouch, m56 canteen pouch, and finally, USMC 30 round LINCOLE pouhes with internal dividers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted October 8, 2021 Oh yeah, and Farb bracelet, and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted October 8, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 8, 2021 Here's a few... picture number 4 notice the magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #15 Posted October 8, 2021 Very Nice! I always dream of I time where maybe I could see a huey up close in person. Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted October 8, 2021 "Hey Gump, get a load of her." Wow 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted October 8, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, USMC_COLLECTOR said: 1956- Early Vietnam all leather combat books, 66 dated, Army OG-107s, (Should be USMC P62's, but they look similar) M1941 Roll-Top pack, 67 dated, M1961 belt, 4 M1961 pouches, Reproduction KA-BAR (WWII Style, still in issue). Korean War Canteens (This is an old picture, I have an Original canteen on my belt now, not the nylon M56 canteen) Jungle first Aid pouch, m1941 first aid packet. Shovel, from Korea. 1968-1970- 3rd pattern poplin jungle fatigues, 67 dated. M16 bandoleer. Jungle boots (80's panama in the picture, have 67 vibram sole boots now) M1955 flak, first pattern, L size. 1975- USMC embassy guard. EDRL helmet cover, 3rd pattern fatigues, m1967 canteen pouch, m56 canteen pouch, and finally, USMC 30 round LINCOLE pouhes with internal dividers. I had a USMC issue Vietnam era flak vest at one time I believe it was a second pattern but I can't remember on the top of my head. I ended up trading it for an army issue flak vest. The one I'm wearing in the photo is the one I got in the trade. It's in literally mint condition however not as rare as the USMC flak vest. I know complete USMC flak vests are rare to find. The one I had was all complete but not nearly as nice of condition as the army one I got. Best part of all I got a really good deal on the USMC vest I only paid $50. The funny part was I bought it from this guy who said his brother wore it when he went to nam. Asked why he's selling it, he said he hated his brother growing up he was always a jerk to him so this was his way of getting revenge. Anyway I just thought I share that little story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted October 8, 2021 Wow, I thought I got a good deal on mine. Mine is salty. Complete, but salty. I got lucky and scored a first pattern. As a USMC collector, I shivered when you traded a USMC flak for an Army one. I noticed in the pictures there is a lot of special equipment. Also the XM177 in the hands of two of your guys. Are you guys going for Army LRRPS? Or standard Army? Also the use of the ARVN ruck has me asking some questions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted October 8, 2021 Share #19 Posted October 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, USMC_COLLECTOR said: Wow, I thought I got a good deal on mine. Mine is salty. Complete, but salty. I got lucky and scored a first pattern. As a USMC collector, I shivered when you traded a USMC flak for an Army one. I noticed in the pictures there is a lot of special equipment. Also the XM177 in the hands of two of your guys. Are you guys going for Army LRRPS? Or standard Army? Also the use of the ARVN ruck has me asking some questions... Yeah he probably got the better end of the deal. As you and me both know finding a complete USMC vest is pretty rare, but I will also add finding a army issue vest in mint condition is still rare not as rare as finding a complete USMC one though. Yeah USMC collectors normally cringe when they found out I traded it for an army one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted October 8, 2021 I see your location is in Idaho... What events go on there? There are only a few a year down here, so I'm expanding my hozizons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 8, 2021 Share #21 Posted October 8, 2021 Few more from couple events with 268th, we’ve been doing them since way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted October 8, 2021 Share #22 Posted October 8, 2021 Not to sure, now that everything is finally getting back to normal again I heard talk of more airshows happening more often and I guess a real big Vietnam airsoft event is happening next summer. Some military shows I heard might also happen. I don't play airsoft or reenact but I do like dressing up for those events and just hanging out. Your lucky though your in Utah you got that epic d day reenactment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted October 9, 2021 Hey USARV72, do you have a Huey pilot in your division? I keep seeing those helicopters in the background (Jealous... 😆) Also, in the first image on the most recent post, are you doing marines? But then I see that XM177, and the M21. Just curious... hard to find Vietnam war USMC. WWII on the other hand... Well you guys know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 9, 2021 Share #24 Posted October 9, 2021 USMC, no, no “ Slick” pilot, we just had connections with the Air N.G. and one in our group was active duty Major, US Army. Most of one Imposted were from Jamestown M.T.A , early 90’s, one 268th posted were from an event at War Memorial Museum” in Newport News also in late 80’s or early 90’s, did quite a few back then. One from MTA was our “ field demo” where we recovered a downed pilot and called in a Slick to pick him up. Since our Major was active duty he could ride in the Slick where civilians could not, had a good time and as usual we worn several awards. This pic is of us marching back to camp, notice ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share #25 Posted October 9, 2021 Haha! Great. Sounds like you guys were living the dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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