Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium
Original price was: $59.00.$37.26Current price is: $37.26.
Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition M69 Flak Vest Body Armor with 3/4 Collar in a size MEDIUM. 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.
Widely 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 (ARMOR, BODY FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE, WITH ¾ COLLAR). Since this series of body armor are similar to each other, people refer to all of them by “M69”.
This example still retains both upper and lower labels:
SIZE MEDIUM8470-122-1300ARMOR BODY FRAGMENTATIONPROTECTIVE VEST WITH 3/4 COLLARDSA 100-69-C-1785ARMOR, BODY FRAGMENTATIONPROTECTIVE, WITH 3/4 COLLAR
This armor may save your life! When properly worn, it willProtect vital areas against shell and grenade fragments whichcause most combat casualties.
INSTRUCTIONS1. WEAR ARMOR OVER SHIRT AND UNDER FIELD JACKET2. Adjust side laces to make armor fit the body but stillprovide proper ventilation. Do not fit too tightly.3. Use protective flaps to cover opening under side lacesand slide fastener. Protect slide fastener by fastening snapclosure.4. DO NOT DRY THE ARMOR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.
The flak is in wonderful, unissued condition, showing just a bit of light wear from storage.
Comes ready for display.
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