Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium - Dated 1968 Japanese Documents and Books and is marked at the

and is marked at the bottom with:

with oxidation where the finish has flaked away

The hemp lanyard may not be original to this club

The colors are relatively well retained

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium - Dated 1968 Japanese Documents and Books and is marked at theOriginal 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