Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Size Regular with 1990s Added Front Armor Plate U.S. Marines USMC and the hinge is definitely

and the hinge is definitely a bit stiff

loaded with incendiary ammunition designed to ignite the hydrogen inside the gasbags of German Zeppelins

The rear belt attachment buckle on the harness is maker-marked Patent / Ritter

though some may be missing

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Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Size Regular with 1990s Added Front Armor Plate U.S. Marines USMC and the hinge is definitelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War Era and was used by helicopter gun ships and airmobile recon units during the war. Both parts are marked SIZE REGULAR, and the front portion still contains an armor plate from the 1990s, while the rear portion is empty. Offered in very good condition, showing only light wear, with