Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch
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Original Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic example of an iconic belt rig worn by officers and NCOs alike! The set is in beautiful, slightly worn condition and even includes a full size resin prop of an M1911 pistol, something you do not encounter often with holsters. This is a wonderful opportunity to add this ready to display rig to your collection.
The M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment (LCE), also known as the Individual Load-Carrying Equipment (ILCE), was developed by the U.S. Army and first issued in the early 1960s. The M-1956 LCE was designed to replace the M-1945 Combat Pack, the M-1923 cartridge belt, the M-1936 pistol belt and the M-1937 BAR magazine belt. The M-1956 LCE was designed to be quickly configured, using no tools, to accommodate various mission and ammunition loads. The M-1956 LCE remained in service through the 1980s and set the standard for future United States military load-carrying equipment.
The Items Featured:
- Black Leather M-1916 Holster: The holster is in great condition and features a clear US in oval embossed on the front. The reverse still retains a manufacturer’s stamp for BOLEN LEA. PRODUCTS.
- M-1956 First Aid Pouch: The pouch is in wonderful condition and still retains a legible US on the front. The manufacturer information on the reverse is for Nirvana Manufacturing Corp with a date of 1945.
- M-1956 M1911 Pistol Ammunition Magazine Pouch: The pouch is in wonderful condition and does show signs of use with verdigris on the metal fittings but nothing extensive. The reverse does have manufacturer information present with a 1969 contract date.
A lovely iconic belt rig set that comes ready for further research and display.
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