Original U.S. Vietnam War / Cold War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set With Bayonet P-1853 Enfield The War Merit Cross 1st

The War Merit Cross 1st Class was a pin-backed medal worn on the pocket of the tunic (like the Iron Cross 1st Class)

and the frame looks to originally have been blued

while the central bowl is about 7 inches in diameter

5”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 16”Hip width: 17

Original U.S. Vietnam War / Cold War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set With Bayonet P-1853 Enfield The War Merit Cross 1stOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. This is a fantastic assortment of Vietnam War era into post war era web gear and other field equipment for American troops. All items show signs of heavy use and wear and all appear without damage. Everything appears to be properly marked. Perfect for the reenactor and collector alike! The M 1956 LCE continued application of the belt supported by suspenders concept, adopted by the U. S. Army at least as early as