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    • Gyrene1978
      Authentic US issue jungle boots. They've been around the block a few times (!).    Are they worth anything?
    • Gyrene1978
      I'd like any info y'all can provide on this cartridge belt. The buckles on the reverse side have two rows of imprints as follows: "Patented," then "Mills" inside a line drawing of a cartridge, then "Jan 29 '01" "July 16 '07" is under the above patented, and "May 18 '15" is under the above Jan 29 '01   Also, if you can tell me an approximate value, I'd appreciate that, too. 
    • USMCR79
      Wayland Brooks became US Senator from Illinois.
    • patches
      68MikeForce   Great addition, this shirt  was worn pre 1964 by one in the 1st Aviation Detachment, we imagine this FLYING THE BEST PP comes sometime in the late 50s , the Air for the Big Red One from February 1964 and thereabouts will be the 1st Aviation Battalion, which on 17 February 1964 gets a unit crest. So if a PP is worn it will be the one for the new unit crest as seen below.   See Post #113 in this topic to catch a glimpse of this one being worn, though he is atypically wearing on the right pocket rather then the left.
    • ScottG
      There was a boonie hat as well, I was issued two trousers, one parka with liner and one boonie hat. All was stolen from my vehicle during a layover at a French occupied log base. They literally cut the locks on our vehicles and took anything not nailed down. It was a warm and rather unique piece of gear. Never used the hat but wore the trousers and parka. Glad you found a set.    Scott
    • patches
      Found a photo of him in the 1950s, date unknown, with the Rope he's wearing makes unit either the 1st. 2nd or 3rd Infantry Divisions.   The 50s portrait with this write up on his actions as a MACV Advisor was found on the Indiana Veterans Hall of Fame. Donald E. Bolner Major Bolner was awarded the Bronze Star Medal – with Valor Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 20 September 1964, in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Bolner, was serving as Senior Advisor, to the 1st Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Army of Vietnam, during a search and clear operation against the communist Viet Cong. As the unit approached the operational area they were suddenly attacked by a large Viet Cong force hiding in prepared positions. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Bolner climbed to the top of his armored personnel carrier and directed fire on the enemy. His actions enabled the friendly forces to inflict heavy casualties on the Viet Cong insurgents. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to effectively advise the friendly forces. His personal courage and devotion to duty won the respect and admiration of all with him in the actions and contributed significantly to the overall success of the operation.
    • TOWGUNNER
      The classic chocolate chip.  The only free uniform I ever got from the Marine Corps was two sets of chocolate chip BDU's before deploying to Persian Gulf.  Great uniform.  Served us well in my view.  Durable, didn't tear easily when moving around the vehicle like the green BDU USMC was selling in the late 80's early 90's.  
    • TOWGUNNER
      I've never seen the liner with this night gear.  That certainly adds to it.  That type of liner keeps you warm.  I can't remember the name for it.   
    • patches
      This we found is a phony putt together set up, seen another shirt with same NAME Tape DE LASHMET, but different unit and rank patches, I forgot to save image on this second  shirt, but many one day we'll come across it again.
    • TOWGUNNER
      Wow.  Great piece of gear.  Don't know if it was effective, but looked cool.  Nice find!
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