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Authentic Vietnam Era US Army NCO Field Gear & Insignia Grouping
This is a comprehensive "veteran’s grouping" featuring original field gear and insignia belonging to a Staff Sergeant (E-6) in the 1st Support Brigade. This lot is exceptionally unique due to the inclusion of rare, perishable paper components from military accessory packets that are seldom found in this condition.
Lot Includes:
- (1) 1st Support Brigade "Valor For Service" Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) Crest on green felt tab.
- (4) Subdued cloth Staff Sergeant (E-6) rank patches for OG-107/Jungle Fatigues.
- (2) Subdued black metal pin-on Staff Sergeant collar ranks.
- (3) Olive Drab "U.S. ARMY" chest tapes.
- Field Essentials & Rare Ration Components:
- (1) Rare P-38 Can Opener in original, unopened paper packaging (Mallin Howell Inc.).
- (2) Vintage C-Ration Paper Towels/Napkins – Manufactured by Straubel Paper Co. & Industries for the Blind (Green Bay, WIS). These are the original compressed napkins found in period Accessory Packets.
- (1) Vintage "Sunburn Preventive Stick" (Lip Balm) – Excellent display condition.
- (2) OD Green heavy-duty thread/utility spools.
- (1) Original field dressing/gauze stack.
All items are in "issued" vintage condition. The paper towels remain tightly folded as originally packaged. The cloth patches show minor fraying consistent with field use. Please see high-resolution photos for the exact condition of all pieces.
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