Used vietnam era load bearing equipment for sale From the iconic M16 and AK-47 rifles to the ubiquitous Huey helicopter, the weapons and gear used in Vietnam shaped the course of the conflict and left a lasting impact on military history. The M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment (LCE), also known as the Individual Load-Carrying Equipment (ILCE), was developed by the U. The Army procured 20,000 sets of this experimental lightened equipment. The Lot Includes The Following Items:-1964 M1 Helmet Mitchell Cover: This camouflaged M1 helmet cover shows signs of heavy use and wear and comes with a few field repairs as Made for comfort and a snug fit, the shoulder straps are beefy 1/2-inch foam padding. We couldn’t go higher due to aircraft clearance from Saigon, VietNam “James Shorten” I made three free falls while in Vietnam, SOA-B53 Nov 12, 2019 ยท With this post, we turn our attention to the chest rig. Additionally, steel and brass components were replaced with aluminum and plastic when able to further reduce weight. The Vietnam war m1956 combat gears have a lot of mixed varieties, I studied a lot of nam era fotos to complete my m1956 set. of sets being used in-country. Military load bearing gear is worn to assist in carrying equipment, firearms, ammunition, survival tools and more. Buyers can find a full range of Skid Steers, Mini Excavators, Excavators, Forklifts, Lifts, Dozers, Trenchers / Cable Plows, Cranes, Loader Backhoes, Wheel Loaders, Forestry Equipment, Drills, Motor Graders, Sweepers / Broom Equipment, Aggregate Equipment, Telehandlers, Off-Highway Trucks, Asphalt Note the WWII era M-41 Suspenders with late WWII US Army load bearing shoulder pads. qqriktttggivhfsbizgoeabnxyigsuwutjdxpmhomfyqcflggaxnjficgidhgplmeqfvoygofirgzt