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North Vietnamese Pit helmet, this was the standard issue
for many North Vietnam Army NVA soldiers in this case it is
an enlisted mans helmet with the solid red crest. Not of any
protection but light to wear and keep the sun off of the soldiers
head. This head gear was also sometimes substitute with their
version of a booney hat or no hat at all.
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"NVA"
(NORTH VIETNAMESE ARMY) "BAO VE" (PRISONER GUARD)
HELMET BADGE. MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1 1/4 INCH IN DIAMETER.
"NVA"
(NORTH VIETNAMESE ARMY) "CONG AN" (MILITARY POLICE)
HELMET BADGE. MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1 1/4 INCH IN DIAMETER.
"VIET
CONG" (COMMUNIST - NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT) BADGE FOR
THE FATIGUE CAP. MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
Next
to this are twoNVA belt buckles for an enlisted man.
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NVA
issue grenade holder of the infamous "Chi Com"grenades
not as powerful as the US version but deadly.
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NVA
pistol with Holster and a ammunition belt for SKS rounds note
the wooden buttons fasteners.
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NVA
issued shoes more like a jungle gym shoe these were issued
up in Northern Vietnam and replaced after wear with the famous
Ho Chi Min sandals
"NVA"
(NORTH VIETNAMESE ARMY) GREEN VINYL 1ST AID POUCH CONTAINING
FIVE FIELD BANDAGES.
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NVA
Pistol belt with ammo pouches as well as "Compass/Map pouch"
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NVA
Canteen and holder typical issue for an NVA troop.
NVA
Camo field shirt.
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SKS
rifle issued to NVA as well as VC (Viet Cong) main force and
VC irregulars. A sturdy rifle and much prized by GI's as they
could be allowed to take these home as they were not automatic
weapons. Note the folding bayonet. |
