{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-m-1956-load-carrying-equipment-belt-with-black-m1911-holster-by-bolen-lea-products-canteen-first-aid-pouch-and-magazine-pouch","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, Canteen, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic example of an iconic belt rig worn by officers and NCOs alike during the Vietnam War! The set is in beautiful, slightly worn condition. This is a wonderful opportunity to add this ready to display rig to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Items Featured:\u003cbr\u003e- 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBOLEN LEA. PRODUCTS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- M-1956 Canteen Cover with Canteen by \u003cstrong\u003eA.G.M. Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong\u003e1955\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- M-1956 First Aid Pouch: The pouch is in wonderful condition and still retains a legible \u003cstrong\u003eUS \u003c\/strong\u003eon the front. The manufacturer information on the reverse dates it to\u003cstrong\u003e August 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 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. Dated \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely iconic belt rig set that comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45035708350533,"sku":"ONJR26APBC25","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26APBC25__01.jpg?v=1780047722","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-m-1956-load-carrying-equipment-belt-with-black-m1911-holster-by-bolen-lea-products-canteen-first-aid-pouch-and-magazine-pouch","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}