" US ARMY UNIFORMS OF THE VIETNAM WAR " JUNGLE JACKET PANTS BOOTS REFERENCE BOOK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14392453 |
From jungle fatigues and boonie hats to tropical rucksacks and poncho liners, US Army "grunts" in Vietnam were issued a wide variety of uniforms and equipment. Their combat gear has been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Shelby Stanton to write a comprehensive reference book on the subject in 1989. It was first printed with softcovers in 1992. This "US ARMY UNIFORMS OF THE VIETNAM WAR" JUNGLE JACKET PANTS BOOTS REFERENCE BOOK is in good condition, with some teari...ng to the top spine, two surface tears in the lower right front spine, some surface tearing to the bottom spine, some scattered nicking to the edges of the front and back covers, some scratching to those covers, the letter "A" and the number "8" hand marked in pencil at the upper left title page, a small "dog ear" to the top left corner of that title page, and with some overall age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the book is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts elegantly illustrated softcovers, and sports 246 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and black and white photographs of boonie hats, jungle jackets, pants, and boots, ERDL camouflage uniforms, M-56 and M-67 web gear, radios, lightweight rucksacks, and tropical rucksacks, helicopter flight equipment, and much, much more. A fine example of a "US ARMY UNIFORMS OF THE VIETNAM WAR" JUNGLE JACKET PANTS BOOTS REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating our 20th year on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a US Army AAF WW2 PILOT BANCROFT FLIGHTER CHOCOLATE WOOL "50 MISSION" CRUSH CAP in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, with a factory made floppy crown and a "single ply" visor specially designed to be curled.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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