Original U.S. Vietnam War / Cold War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set With Bayonet P-1853 Enfield The War Merit Cross 1st

The War Merit Cross 1st Class was a pin-backed medal worn on the pocket of the tunic (like the Iron Cross 1st Class)

The cover also has lieutenant bars to the front and two women's names on either side that read ELSA and ANGELA

The bullion embroidered breast eagle is applied by hand as is the Technical Aviation Personnel (Fliegertechnisches Personal) rating patch on the left sleeve

and the frame looks to originally have been blued

The use of armored half-tracks was rare in the German Army

Original U.S. Vietnam War / Cold War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set With Bayonet P-1853 Enfield The War Merit Cross 1stOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. This is a fantastic assortment of Vietnam War era into post war era web gear and other field equipment for American troops. All items show signs of heavy use and wear and all appear without damage. Everything appears to be properly marked. Perfect for the reenactor and collector alike! The M 1956 LCE continued application of the belt supported by suspenders concept, adopted by the U. S. Army at least as early as