{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-service-worn-m69-flak-vest-body-armor-in-size-medium-by-rachman-mfg-co-dated-1968","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium by Rachman Mfg. Co. - Dated 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition M69 Flak Vest Body Armor with \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 Collar\u003c\/strong\u003e in a size \u003cstrong\u003eMEDIUM\u003c\/strong\u003e. These were designed with side elastic drawstrings, snap reinforced front zipper, and front two pockets. This allowed a secure fit and maximum protection from shrapnel and low velocity projectiles. This is a very early production, dated 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely used by Army infantry, Navy sailors and Marines also were equipped with these, though not widely. Like its predecessor M-1952A, it was fabricated from 12 plies of ballistic nylon, to protect the wearer from explosion fragments. In fact, the name “M69” is the 1969 version of this series body armor’s model (\u003cstrong\u003eARMOR, BODY FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE, WITH ¾ COLLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e). This example differs from the normal M69 as there are snap closures instead of the velcro used in the official M69. Since this series of body armor are similar to each other, people refer to all of them by “M69”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example still retains both labels, the first reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE MEDIUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8470-823-7371\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARMOR, BODY, FRAGMENTATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTICE, WITH ¾ COLLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSA-100-68-C-2727\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRACHMAN MFG. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicates it was manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Rachman Manufacturing Company. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom instruction label reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARMOR, BODY FRAGMENTATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTIVE, WITH 3\/4 COLLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis armor may save your life! When properly worn, it will\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect vital areas against shell and grenade fragments which\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause most combat casualties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. WEAR ARMOR OVER SHIRT AND UNDER FIELD JACKET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Adjust side laces to make armor fit the body but still\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovide proper ventilation. Do not fit too tightly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Use protective flaps to cover opening under side laces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand slide fastener. Protect slide fastener by fastening snap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. DO NOT DRY THE ARMOR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flak jacket is in wonderful, service worn condition, offered in size medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42195784990789,"sku":"ONJR24APNS083","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24APNS083__01.jpg?v=1737776964","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-service-worn-m69-flak-vest-body-armor-in-size-medium-by-rachman-mfg-co-dated-1968","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}