Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium - Dated 1968 Russian Documents Books as we have never had

as we have never had one that still had the paper backing on top of the backing plate

We do not know if the silvering has simply tarnished

The Attached 82nd Airborne patch also looks t be locally made

It looks to have been issued

200 round belt comes complete in original steel can

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium - Dated 1968 Russian Documents Books as we have never hadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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. This is a very early production, dated 1968. Widely used by Army infantry, Navy sailors and Marines also were equipped with these, though