Suspicious points: It’s NSN on the size label was as same as woodland camouflage BDU and 8-Point Cover; The 8-point cover’s contract number “SPO100-98-C-9503” is usually appeared on Propper’s commercial production. According to the official papers, the experimental BDU of this kind was made in limited number, and most of […]
Stuffed with ballistic nylon. Stock Number Reference: Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, Lower Torso, M-53 Assign Date: unknown Size FSN Small 8470-576-4190 Medium 8470-576-4191 Large 8470-576-4192
They are parts of Marine Lightweight SPIE/LBE System, the LBE sub-system. Stock Number Reference: Lightweight SPIE/LBE System MPN: 350-506-000 NSN: 8415-01-433-9176 Assign Date: 1996-07-13 Components Item Qty. per set MPN NSN Assign Date Vest, Load Bearing 1 350-506-101 8415-01-440-9528 1997-01-29 Pocket, Ammunition Magazine, 40mm 2 350-506-116 8465-01-440-5885 1997-01-17 Pocket, […]
Today we received a 2nd pattern Marine M-1941 knapsack, which was installed with a canvas belt and used as musette bag. The strange thing is: that belt was a Chinese Type 65 Canvas Belt. Considering the time of this knapsack being issued, maybe it was captured in the Liberation War […]
Marine issued camouflage shelter half tent, used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Stock Number Reference: USMC Shelter Half, Tent, Camouflage, w/ Straps Stock number required.
The ECV is an individual microclimate system that provides cooling relief in hot climates when conducting foot patrols and vehicle convoys. Used primarily under the OTV, the ECV was procured in response to an Urgent Universal Statement of Need. Manufactured out of fire resistant material, the ECVs open weave mesh […]
Reversible wet weather tarp, face side printed in woodland marine corps pattern (marpat), and the back side is nylon coated with a flame resistant urethane coating in a solid coyote brown color. There are eight 1# black brass grommets with toothed washers, there are also 24 sets of nylon gypsy […]
Overview: The Plate Carrier (PC) replaced the Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) and is the USMC vest of record. The PC provides a solution to the two areas of concern with the SPC: shoulder comfort and cummerbund stability. Features: The PC is comprised of a vest with removable soft armor panels […]
The U.S. Marine Corps adopted a similar system called Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES) around 2004-2005. This one was really uncomfortable and didn’t offer a really good protection. The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Design, Housing and Merchandizing Department led by D.H. Branson developed a full protection system that covers both […]
Additional protective component for Outer Tactical Vest (OTV, a.k.a. Intercepter Body Armor) Size fit for 6 x 8 or 7 x 8 size Side SAPI plate (S-SAPI) Stock Number Reference: Carrier, Enhanced S-SAPI Ballistic Insert Color NSN Assign Date Coyote Brown 8470-01-547-5915 2007-07-25 Universal Camouflage 8470-01-536-9284 2006-01-20
During 1942, the U.S. procured canteens made of a low grade metal with a porcelain enamel coating. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1942 when the traditional metals were again released for use. The original […]