Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, Canteen, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch MG 08-15 Maxim BERNHARD Blohm

BERNHARD Blohm

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the pan:

but to find a complete 3-blade set with the hub-assembly cover for display is truly extraordinary

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Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, Canteen, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch MG 08-15 Maxim BERNHARD BlohmOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic example of an iconic belt rig worn by officers and NCOs alike during the Vietnam War! The set is in beautiful, slightly worn condition. This is a wonderful opportunity to add this ready to display rig to your collection. The M 1956 Load Carrying Equipment (LCE), also known as the Individual Load Carrying Equipment (ILCE), was developed by the U. S. Army and first issued in the early 1960s.