The M17 Field Protective Mask was developed by the Army Chemical Corps, first issued in 1959 as an improvement on the M9 Gas Mask from the previous decade. The M17 Field Protective Mask had a singular new feature: the elimination of the need for a canister by placing lightweight filter […]
Each pocket can hold six 30-round magazine for M3/M3A1 sub-machine gun. Nylon replaced cotton canvas after 1972. Stock Number Reference: Pocket, Ammunition Magazine FSN: 8465-705-2438 NSN: 8465-00-705-2438 Assign Date: Unknown
(Follow content copied from item instruction sheet.) TROPICAL RUCKSACK INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ADJUSTING AND WEARING. Adjust shoulder straps so that the rucksack fits comfortably on the wearer. Backstrap should be tensioned se that at least a two-inch bow is maintained in frame. Frame side straps should be tensioned so that […]
The M25 / M25A1 chemical-biological masks are special masks for crews of armored vehicles. These masks protect against chemical and biological attack in the form of vapor or aerosol agents when hooked to the vehicle filtered air system or when used alone. The M25 Tank Gas Mask, approved for use […]
It’s epaulets are inherited from M-1952A body armor, and canceled on Gen II version. This version said to be produced only in the first six months of the body armor of this kind. Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body Fragmentation Protective, w/ ¾ Collar Assign Date: Unknown FSN-Size Sheet Size FSN […]
Widely used by Army infantry, Navy sailor and Marine also equipped a few. Like its predecessor M-1952A, it was fabricated from 12 piles of ballistic nylon, protect wearer form explosion fragment. In fact, the name “M69” is the 1969 version of this series body armor’s model (Armor, Body Fragmentation Protective, […]
The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of “airmobile” combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon aircraft crew members originally made due with body armor developed for ground forces, namely the Nylon M-1952 vest and the Nylon/Doron […]
“Variable” means you may use the two plates them self, or integrated into vest. (following instruction copied from carrier’s label) THIS ARMOR MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. This variable armor vest provides protection against shell and grenade fragments when worn without the rigid armor front and back plates. When the armor […]