Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films Research reveals that serial number

Research reveals that serial number 50424 dates to year of manufacture of 1896

This canvas constructed flag is in great condition with minor fading and no significant damage present

This helmet is heat-lot stamped 1215 H

so there is no stitching at the rear

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films Research reveals that serial numberOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. The Counterinsurgency Support Office was established on Okinawa in 1963 to supply clothing, weapons and equipment to Special Forces operating in Vietnam. Principally run by Ben Baker, the office issued standard and untraceable (sterile) gear as well as locally developed items such as the bolo knife, the indigenous rucksack, tiger stripe fatigues and Viet Cong style black pajamas. The SOG Bolo was sourced by Conrad B.