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This page is devoted to late-20th Century military conflicts (1950-1999). This includes Korean War, Vietnam
Conflict, and Gulf War (Desert Storm) items from all combatant nations.
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Korean War-era Merimite Container
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The army has always tried it's best to get hot food to the front lines regardless of the problems involved. During
WWII the army developed a container called the "Merimite" that had one compartment only, thereby limiting what could
be brought up. After WWII ended, development continued in the field of hot rations and the Army came out with an
"improved" version of the old conatainer. This version would continue to be used from the Korean
War-era into today. This is a 1952-dated US Army "Merimite" container with all the parts (except one)
intact. The rubber seal ring is intact and all parts are clean and useable. The only missing part is one of
the lids for the interior containers (easily replaced). This is a great item for the Korean- or Vietnam-era collector
or reenactor.
M14, M14A1 Rifle Vietnam-era Army Manual
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This is TM 9-1005-233-10, "Operator's Manual for Rifle, 7.62-MM, M14, W/E, March 1972." The technical manual
is pocket-sized and is about 70 pages (with photos) on the Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions, Maintenance of
material, Ammunition, References, and Basic Issue Items for the M14, M14A1, and M2 Bipod for the M14/M14A1 used
by the US Army during the 1970s. The 35 photos show all the parts of the weapon and disassembly of said weapon.
Manual is in great condition with some discoloration on the front cover due to a removed sticker (not there when we acquired
it) and would be a great addition to a M14 (or one of it's semi-auto clones) or to a Vietnam collector or reenactor.
Vietnam-Era Chiêu Hồi Program M-16 Magazine Pouch
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Talk about something you don't see every day! And we even got a lot of these in the ORIGINAL box they were shipped in!
The Chiêu Hồi Program (pronounced "Choo Hoy") was started by the South Vietnamese to encourage
Viet Cong members to defect during the Vietnam War. Usually, leaflets delivered by artillery shells or openly dropped on enemy-controlled
areas were used as a way to get their attention as well as messages broadcast over areas of South Vietnam. The messages promised
safe conduct and a number of other incentives to those who chose to cooperate.
These ethylene vinyl bags were used by the U.S. military to hold M-16 magazines and sealed at the bottom to help prevent
moisture from damaging them. Since solders are very busy during a firefight, they would tear the bag open at the top and drop
the remainder on the ground. It was hoped that the bags with the printed message would be later discovered by the enemy
troops and consider defecting.
There were small problems when the Chiêu Hồi Program pamphlets and bags had unintentional misspellings
and offensive statements -- so we not being fluent in Vietnamese cannot assure you that the statement is what it's supposed
to be. But, these are ORIGINAL and in MINT condition!
Get yours while they last! Bulk orders are accepted but will be taken on a first-come, first-served dibs basis (as always)
so if you wait you might not get as many as you want!
Price: $1.00 each
(approximately 350+ available at listing)
Vietnam-era M-65 "Paratrooper" Trousers
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An original pair of Vietnam-era M-65 Trousers. When I first got into the Army in 1981, we were still being issued
the old green uniforms. We didn't get these pants because we were told by our drill sergeant that only "f--kin'
paratroopers and not you worthless straight-legs" were issued this style. Back in the day, the U.S. Army issued these pants
that came out during the Vietnam war only to paratroopers and special forces, not the regulars. These pants are basically
the WWII airborne pants in OD Green instead of khaki.
This particular pair of pants is in excellent shape with all snaps, zipper and pull-tabs in fantastic condition (this
pair looks almost unused) and would be a great addition to any collector of late 20th century airborne or US Army uniforms.
Treatment of Chemical Warfare Casualties, TM 8-285, August 1951
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Original copy of Treatment of Chemical Warfare Casualties, TM 8-285/NAV MED P-1328/AFM 160-12, August 1951.
155 pages of information regarding the treatment chemical warfare casualties. The manual was prepared by the Departments
of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. It was written primarily for the Department of Defense and was occasionally
adapted for civil defense needs. There is a typed leaflet tucked inside to remind local oficials that treatment of chemical
warfare casualties by untrained personnel is not encouraged. There are also many black-and-white photos showing burns
and blisters casused by chemical warfare. Some of the photos are disturbing and others are graphic, showing injuries
to the genital area which are uncensored. This is an important piece of history for those wanting to know more about
chemical warfare prior to the 1960s and for those who collect chemical warfare millitaria.
Missouri National Guard 235th Engineer Group DI Boxed Set
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#CC216 This item is an original boxed set of two (2) distinctive insignia (or crests) for the 235th Engineer Group
of the Missouri Army National Guard. The design was approved on April 7, 1971. The unit was a command and
control unit for the Missouri National Guard's engineer units on the western side of the state. The 235th was located
in the Kansas City area and lasted until the late 1970s when it was disbanded. The unit only had approximately 100 total
personnel at any one time. These DIs were made by Wolf-Brown, Inc. of Los Angeles, California.
The official description of the DI is as follows: "The fort supported on each side by the bayonet and shovel refers
to the combat engineering mission of the Group. The fort represents planning and supervision of construction of field fortification
and the demolition activites of the unit. The numerical designation is represented by the two implements, three charges,
and the five-bastioned fort. The grizzly bear is associated with the crest of the Missouri Army National Guard
and indicates the Group's allociation." The unit's motto is "TRAIN BUILD WIN"
These are fairly rare crests/DIs to find at all, and finding them still in the orginal box is even rarer. A great
addition to the Missouri National Guard, army engineer, or military DI collector.
Eisenhower-era Warfare Manual
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#CC181 FM 27-10, July 1956 Army manual of "The Law of Land Warfare" that explains how to fight a war legally.
Seriously.
This manual came from the old 138th Infantry Armory on Market Street in St. Louis, MO (it's even stamped with their info
on the front). It's been in a personal collection for years and is in great shape! Also comes with Change No.
1 tucked inside the front cover. 236 pages of fun reading!
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Inert LAW rocket tube
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The LAW (Light Anti-tank Weapon) was single-shot and there-by "shoot and toss" weapon developed to replace
the heavy and cumbersome "bazooka" from WWII and Korea for use in the Vietnam and Cold War conflicts. The
weapon worked, sometimes. It fired a 66mm rocket that hit the target, sometimes.
Both the US Army and
the USMC used this weapon through the Vietnam and the Cold War. So it is sometimes hard to tell where the Vietnam
version ends and the Cold War one begins. That said, we think this is a Cold War-era version,
but we're not 100% sure, so we offer this item at a low price just in case. The item is has some issues. There
is no end caps, the tube will still extend and retract but the glass front sight is no longer perfectly square and will not
fit back down, but the rear sight will. The tube has some small holes drilled into it and the word "INERT"
is pained (by stencil) on the upper portion of the tube.
Regardless, these tubes are very hard to find in
any condition (the Army has this silly idea that destroying these inert items is a good idea) so don't wait to buy this
item before someone else does!. An unusual item to add to your collection!!
Vietnam War "Pocket Change"
It's said by many that a true reenactor not only wears the right items, but has the "correct change" in the pockets as
well. But not everybody has the time to go through tons of unsorted coinage at a coin show (it's teadious, trust
me).
So to fill that void, we have the following package for Vietnam War reenactors:
The set consists of a South Vietnam 1 Dong, a 5 Dong coin (or a 10 SU), and a 10 Dong coin. All the coins
will have 1971 or earlier dates and they are of course in used (but really nice) condition. Price: $5.00/set
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Vietnam-era Minolta Mini-35ii Slide Projector
Kit & Slides
Minolta Mini-35ii Slide Projector Kit includes projector and attachments in original box and white
vinyl carrying case. Bulb still works! But that's not the important part of THIS auction! Included
are 36 mini-slides especially for this projector. Photos are of Vietnamese civilians and military areas. Many
vehicles and personnel are pictured. There are pictures of trucks, jeeps, rice paddys, military buildings, boats,
and lots of people and scenery! Included is one 1-1/2" slide of an American (?) with a decorated bomber jacket
who might be the photographer, but we aren't sure and you cannot see his face clearly. RARE items and perfect for any
Vietnam collector!
218th Engineer Installation Squadron Challenge Coin
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LAST ONE! #CC198 Here is a challenge coin for your collection!
This is the 218th Engineer Installation Squadron (EIS) challenge coin from Jefferson Barracks, MO. The 218th has been
around since 1953 but was de-activated in March 2008.
This coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the unit and has brilliant color on the unit insignia side. Please
note that the photo shows the front and the back -- so you're only getting one coin, not two (unless you order two and we
happen to have that many left in the inventory!).
LAST ONE! There will be no more! Price: $15.00
Post-WWII Unit Distinctive Insignia
204th Military Police Bn. Clutchback with Emblemcraft hallmark, Cold War era Missouri
Army Guard unit. Motto: "Discipline Law Order." Price: $5.00 205th Military Police Bn. Clutchback with P23 hallmark .
Missouri Army Guard unit. Motto: "Serve and Protect." Price: $5.00 103rd Support Command. Clutchback with E25 hallmark. Motto:
"We Succeed." Have 2 available. Price: $5.00 each 21st General Hospital. Clutchback with Ira Green hallmark. Motto: "Reviresco."
Have 3 available. SOLD!!!
701st Military Police
Bn. Clutchback with V-21 hallmark. Modern-day MP unit. Motto: "Assist By Example."
Price: $5.00 National Training Center
(Ft. Irwin). Clutchback with N.S. Meyer hallmark. Motto: "Lead Train Win." Price: $5.00 3rd Army. Clutchback with N.S. Meyer hallmark. Motto: "Semper
Prima Tertia." Price: $5.00 Meddac
Fort Leonard Wood. Clutchback with "S-21" hallmark. Motto: "Compassion and Courage."
Price: $5.00 US Army Criminal Investigation
Command (CIC). Clutchback with "E-23" hallmark. Motto: "Do What Has To Be Done."
Price $5.00 66th Armor. Clutchback
with "P in circle" hallmark. No motto. Unit fought in WWI, WWII, and Desert Storm. Price:
$7.00
49th Infantry Division patch
This full-color patch is the post-war Infantry Division that was located in California. Never went to Vietnam.
Price: $5.00
US Army Antiaircraft Command
Nice full-colored patch of the command that helped guard the skys over America from WWII and into the Cold War..
Price: $4.00
18th Engineer Brigade patch
This original subdued patch is for one of the engineer brigades that served in Vietnam and arrived there in 1966.
Elements of the brigade received many awards and citations while in Vietnam. The unit was deactivated in 1971.
Price: $4.00
US Army Engineer Command - Vietnam patch
This unit was formed to supervise all non-divisional engineer units in Vietnam and the patch was authorized to wear in
December of 1970. Price: $5.00
Post-WWII Military Manuals
TM 9-2320-260-10-HR Hand Receipt Manual Covering the End Item/Components of End Item (COEI), Basic Issue Items
(BII), and Additional Authorization List (AAL) Related to Truck, 5-Ton, 6x6, M809 Series (Diesel), January 1979; and
TM 9-2320-260-10-4 Technical Manaual Maintenance Operator Level 5-Ton, 6x6, M809 Series Trucks (Diesel), August 1980.
Two useful manuals if you happen to have a 5-ton 6x6 sitting around in your front yard. These cover the ENTIRE
series of vehicles/equipment related to these vehicles! Price: $2.00 for set.
"Book of Worship for U.S. Forces." Hardback book of a collection of Hymns and Worship Resources for
Military Personnel. Published in 1974 by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, 815 pages. If you collect military
religious items, then this is for you! Price: $10.00
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Specializing in the stuff you think you just can't live without ** Lebanon,
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