Vietnam War US Army Early Load Bearing Suspender Set
The Vietnam war was a breeding ground for the development of new combat gear.
The load bearing gear was started during WWII. Its used continued in the Korean
war.
The load bearing gear shown here is one of the early versions used during the war.
The system consists of a field belt with canvis made "H" type suspenders. Two sets
of early (1963) ammo pouches, Model M-1961, are attached to the front section.
This setup was used with the M-14 rifle.
Note that the belt has a series of snaps runing along the center of the body. This
feature is different from the standard type. Three sets of gromets are placed in a
row. The load bearing suspenders attach to the top gromet.
The field belt is made of nylon with brass fittings.
|
This page is a recognition and identification guide for Vietnam war US Military collectibles.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly
defined points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my US military collectible worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
|
|
The early war ammo pouches are made of OD canvis. They have a single triangular
flap which are secured closed via the use of a snap. The letters "US" are
stamped with black ink in the front. One of the interesting aspects of this
style are the presence of two gromets in the lower section. This allowed additional
items (such as first aid pouch) to be attached.
The back of the ammo pouch reads:
06
Pocket Ammunition
Magazine
M14 Rifle M1961
DSA-1-1835-63-E
8465-823-6235
This Vietnam War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Vietnam war US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
Vietnam War US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
| 
