{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-usmc-marine-corps-field-gear-lot","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Era USMC Marine Corps Field Gear Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. This is a fantastic assortment of Vietnam War era Marine Corps web gear and other field equipment for Marines. All items show signs of heavy use and wear and all appear without damage. Perfect for the reenactor and collector alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModernized Load-Carrying Equipment, also known as M-1967 Modernized Load-Carrying Equipment or MLCE, was introduced into United States Army service in 1968 during the Vietnam War. The M-1967 MLCE was not specifically designed to replace the canvas and cotton duck M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment (which was the then-current United States Army load-carrying system), but instead it was designed for use in tropical environments.\u003cbr\u003eThe United States Army entered the conflict in Southeast Asia with the canvas and cotton duck M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment (LCE). Developed in the early 1950s, the LCE was designed for use with all small arms then in service with the Army. Deficiencies with the LCE were immediately realized once fielded in the tropical climates of Vietnam. Canvas, cotton duck and webbing, even when treated to prevent mildew, is still affected by it, along with dry rot due to constant wetting and drying. Cotton also absorbed a great deal of water, adding to its weight, and was slow drying; it also withstood abrasion Poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot includes:\u003cbr\u003e- Pair of Vietnam War USMC boots, Size 9R.\u003cbr\u003e- Two Canteen covers, no canteens.\u003cbr\u003e- First aid pouch with modern bandage inside.\u003cbr\u003e- Four pocket ammo mag pouches, M1961.\u003cbr\u003e- US Jungle kit pouch, no kit inside.\u003cbr\u003e- Marine HBT cap with stencil, heavy wear. \u003cbr\u003e- Marine M1941 Lower pack, green canvas.\u003cbr\u003e- Marine M1941 lower pack, green nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great lot of Vietnam War equipment, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45163940347973,"sku":"ONJR26APBC62","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26APBC62__01.jpg?v=1781549117","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-usmc-marine-corps-field-gear-lot","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}