Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium m These substantial Black/Brown leather gauntlets

These substantial Black/Brown leather gauntlets were used by all troops in winter conditions

The webbing is torn away on the lower back of the helmet

though we have not tested its ability to eject spent brass

Hipper continued northward

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium m These substantial Black/Brown leather gauntletsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the infamous M 1955 Flak Jacket as used by United States Marines since its introduction in 1955. After the Korean War, the M 1951 was improved based on operational experience. The improved vest was introduced in 1955 as "Vest, Armored M 1955". The name was later changed to "Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective; Upper Torso; (W Collar, M 1955)". The M 1955 remained in service with the US