Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest Dated 1968 - Size Medium British Lancer Whether this is a replacement

Whether this is a replacement or a mistake during manufacture

Disheartened that the Stanleys were not scheduled to return to the United Kingdom

It features the typical green wool gabardine construction with a forest green band and a traditional high forward crown

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Minesweeper War Badge

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest Dated 1968 - Size Medium British Lancer Whether this is a replacementOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the infamous M 1955 Flak Jacket as used by United States Marines since its introduction in 1955. After the Korean War, the M 1951 was improved based on operational experience. The improved vest was introduced in 1955 as "Vest, Armored M 1955". The name was later changed to "Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective; Upper Torso; (W Collar, M 1955)". The M 1955 remained in service with the US