Newly acquired MA-2

[Rooter]

Just got this MA-2 torso harness at a WW2 reenactment for $40! Probably the best deal I’ve ever had, like, ever.

 

 

It’s size Extra Large Regular, and the date is probably anywhere from 1963 to 67, I’m not sure because it’s just unintelligible at this point. It has some different rigger made pouches added on, with the 2 of those D rings added I imagine so the original owner could use the LPA-1 or 2 without an SV-2, and an interestingly placed liner pad from an APH-6. Overall, the vest looks like it’s barely been used, and the buckles are near mint.

 

The seller had a bunch of milsurp with just a few aircrew items, but alongside the MA-2, he was selling a pair of heavily worn Z-3’s for $150 and a gear set of an APH-6C, early CWU-27/P, SV-2B, LPA-2 with pouches, and CSU-15/P for $1,000. Would’ve gotten it if I had the money on hand (thankfully I didn’t).

 

Anywho, it was a crazy deal, and I’m definitely enjoying it.

 

Thank you very much - Ryan

[cricket]

Nice pickup, is the APH sizing pad simply stuck on (adhesive) or did they sew it on? 

[Rooter]

11 hours ago, cricket said:

Nice pickup, is the APH sizing pad simply stuck on (adhesive) or did they sew it on? 

It has indeed been sewn into place on the edges, I would imagine to be a cushion from whatever seat, but my guess is as good as any.