craig_pickrall Posted September 4, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 4, 2007 Unknown nylon suspenders. Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted September 4, 2007 USMC M1967 Nylon suspenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted September 4, 2007 Army M1967 Nylon suspenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted September 4, 2007 Imported M67 suspenders - repro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted September 4, 2007 Suspender comparisons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie101 Posted October 6, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 6, 2008 Any info to first suspenders? Does it have any markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolman Posted October 6, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 6, 2008 does'nt look american if colour is a blueish-gray then probably is italian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted October 6, 2008 I bought a group of experimental Vietnam era USMC gear in the early to mid 1980's. The first set of suspenders was part of that lot. I found other sets of them at Ft Bragg a few years later. There are no markings but the material is typical of that used during Vietnam. These suspenders have heavy nylon webbing for the shoulder straps but the nylon used for the X on the back and for the ends to support the hooks is to light weight to endure combat. I have seen that same nylon web used in other experimental gear. They are not made to have other gear hooked to them but rather are made to support the weight of an equipment belt only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolman Posted October 6, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2008 I bought a group of experimental Vietnam era USMC gear in the early to mid 1980's. The first set of suspenders was part of that lot. I found other sets of them at Ft Bragg a few years later. There are no markings but the material is typical of that used during Vietnam. These suspenders have heavy nylon webbing for the shoulder straps but the nylon used for the X on the back and for the ends to support the hooks is to light weight to endure combat. I have seen that same nylon web used in other experimental gear. They are not made to have other gear hooked to them but rather are made to support the weight of an equipment belt only. craig i dont think is an item that worth any further exploration from you or from anyone alse...it does'nt even look US military...even african paramilitary groups & guerillas are using more sophisticated suspenders is a really crappy looking piece of equipment...i hope you did'nt spent more than 1$ to get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted October 6, 2008 If it is okay with you I will continue to explore what they are until I find out for sure. I don't think there is any Africian tie in, non Italian or even Greece. They are made using American hardware and webbing and came with the experimental nylon pouches shown in this link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=9624 A few minutes ago I posted another thread on Vietnam era ammo pouches and realized the thin nylon webbing and the hardware is the same as that used to secure the M1967 nylon ammo pouches to the suspenders. I am reasonably sure they are experimental. I do agree with you that they are crappy construction but then much of the experimental gear is made to demonstrate an idea / concept and are not made tough enough to handle field exercises. It isn't to often that I discuss prices of gear but since you asked, these suspenders came as part of a package deal. I paid $20 in the mid 1980's and the contents of the deal would be worth approximately $700 today. Please let me know your thoughts on how badly I got screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolman Posted October 6, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 6, 2008 If it is okay with you I will continue to explore what they are until I find out for sure. I don't think there is any Africian tie in, non Italian or even Greece. They are made using American hardware and webbing and came with the experimental nylon pouches shown in this link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=9624 A few minutes ago I posted another thread on Vietnam era ammo pouches and realized the thin nylon webbing and the hardware is the same as that used to secure the M1967 nylon ammo pouches to the suspenders. I am reasonably sure they are experimental. I do agree with you that they are crappy construction but then much of the experimental gear is made to demonstrate an idea / concept and are not made tough enough to handle field exercises. It isn't to often that I discuss prices of gear but since you asked, these suspenders came as part of a package deal. I paid $20 in the mid 1980's and the contents of the deal would be worth approximately $700 today. Please let me know your thoughts on how badly I got screwed. craig the grenade pouch is an experimental item for sure the pathetic looking suspenders & the SKS Simonov chinese style & quality pouches i dont think they are US experimental...the US ARMY even for experiments does'nt make so terribly looking things...in adition i cannot understand the old WWII style buckle revival in a US suspender "even experimental" after 30 or so years...is'nt an odd thing?..if you want to keep thinking that they are experimental that's okay for me but logicaly they are not i'm reasonable unsure they are experimental i did'nt meant to be rude with you & i apologise in public if you get me that wrong...simply your suspender is a pathetic looking item..as you do agree with me on that also..& simply i expressed my thought abt the crappy item...nothing personal...nothing against you...nothing nothing nothing i apologise again my thoughts were strictly military Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolman Posted October 6, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 6, 2008 and if we accept as a fact that they are experimental what's the point of the experiment? to test how good is the chinese SKS pouches & the zamunda suspenders with a posibility of the adoption of this primitive design by the US ARMY?!!! if you have seen them in fort bragg then is a cheap export item made for the contras of nicaragua or for OPFOR troops to simulate chinese soldiers during manouvers i cannot even imagine an american soldier wearing chi-com style pouches & african suspenders not even as a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 12, 2011 Share #13 Posted August 12, 2011 I dug out my USMC 1967 H suspenders. I found them in the early 90s at the OVMS Show. I bought them thinking they were Army ones. Back in those days the Army Nylon suspenders were rare and I was happy to get at least one example. When I went back to NY and showed them to my buddy Mike, he said you're skrewed, you bought a pair of useless USMC Nylon suspenders which never been used in VN. So I put them in storage till today. Mines have a different marking from Craig's. I will post some pics on Sunday. The markings on the left shoulder pad read : Lot No. SUSPENDERS COMBAT 8465 - 078 - 4581 DSA 100 - 68 - C - 2609 There is another marking on the right pad but unreadable. All hooks have the anchor mark and snaps are made by Scovill MFG Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 14, 2011 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2011 Here is my USMC M1967 Combat Suspenders : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andrei Posted August 14, 2011 Share #17 Posted August 14, 2011 I will add more pics later. I have to resize them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted August 14, 2011 No question they are USMC suspenders and a rare bird indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 14, 2011 Share #19 Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks Craig. More pics as promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andrei Posted August 14, 2011 Share #23 Posted August 14, 2011 Sorry for this last one but my camera is old and couldn't shoot proper close ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 14, 2011 Share #24 Posted August 14, 2011 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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