Utility Cover, OD, USN. Officially categorized as "Cap, Utility, Cotton, Sateen OG-107." This is the standard US Navy "cover" used during the Vietnam War and through the 70's before switching to a Poly / Cotton Blend. We found several covers in the estate lot of the SEAL CDR. that we recently acquired. We have two with tags listed separately but this is the only cover that is named specifically to the SEAL from his younger days. On the underneath of the brim, the cover has "LT. NELSON" written. He would later retire as a Commander (O-5) and this would be from his earlier days as a LTJG or LT (O-2 / O-3). The condition is VG used; it has more fading and creasing than the other hats, but clearly it is the cover that he preferred to wear as evidence by the name underneath. I do not know the exact size, but it fits like a smaller cover. I would call it a SMALL maybe a Medium with some shrinkage. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

These shorts are great! From the estate of a retired Commander (O-5) who spent his career in the SEAL TEAMS, we have two pair of "custom" shorts. The shorts are made from 1980's OG-507 trousers (the Dura Press replacement for Cotton OG-107). The pants are marked 34 x 29 in the waist, but were tailored and measure 32 at the waist (16" laid flat) and the inseam is not a brisk 4" from the center seam of the crotch. Name tape over rear pocket. You see this style of shorts worn often in photos on firing ranges and training courses etc. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

Air Assault Badge, 2nd Pattern, Subdued. This badge is the "official" Air Assault Badge and was worn POST Vietnam War. The original Air Assault Badge was an unofficial design worn in the 11th Air Assault Division starting in the Spring of 1964. The badge was carried over in the move to the 1st Cavalry Division early on but faded out from use as the Division grew. Post Vietnam, with the reorganization of the 10st Airborne to Air Mobile / Air Assault, a new badge was created blending the iconic nose section of a UH1 Huey with parachute wings. The Air Assault Badge was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 18 January 1978, for Army-wide wear by individuals who successfully completed Air Assault training after 1 April 1974. The badge had previously been approved as the Airmobile Badge authorized for local wear by the Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, effective 1 April 1974. Learn More

Warrant Officer 2 Subd. Pin-On Collar Rank. To be worn with Warrant Officer BOS. These are not dated, but are vintage Vanguard manufacture (when they used blue cards) and are Vanguard Hallmarked on the reverse. They are also the correct pre-1972 style before the design was changed, so they are perfect for your late 1960's to early 1970's uniforms. Learn More

Warrant Officer 1 Subd. Pin-On Collar Rank. To be worn with Warrant Officer BOS. These are not dated, but are vintage Vanguard manufacture (when they used blue cards) and are Vanguard Hallmarked on the reverse. They are also the correct pre-1972 style before the design was changed, so they are perfect for your late 1960's to early 1970's uniforms. Learn More

We have some nice, unissued leather combat boots in size 10.5R. These boots are postwar dated, late 1970's to mid 1980's. The main difference between these and late 60's to early 70's dated boots are that they have the notch in the instep (so they flex better) and they lack the stitch on the back of the heel. Other than these differences, they are the same as wartime dated boots. These boots show some light storage wear from being in a box but will polish perfectly. The second model leather boots feature the direct molded ripple sole (vs earlier sewn sole). Vintage leather boots in good sizes have gotten hard to find lately! We found a small lot of these and have about a dozen pair in size 10.5R with varying dates / manufactures. Learn More

Marked: Case, Maintenance Equipment, Small Arms, M14-A1. These nylon pouches are designed to hold the M14 cleaning kits (they can also be used for some small misc. accessories) and include a plastic tube insert to hold the bore brush. Pouches measure 4"x6" and have a nylon tie closure with ALICE clip on the rear. NOS, unissued condition with late 60's to 70 DSA dates. Learn More

M-16 Qualification Bar for Marksman Badge. These are the weapon specific bars that are attached to the expert marksman badge. Mounting rings included. Learn More

Recoilless Rifle Qualification Bar for Marksman Badge. These are the weapon specific bars that are attached to the expert marksman badge. Mounting rings included. Learn More

M-14 Qualification Bar for Marksman Badge. These are the weapon specific bars that are attached to the expert marksman badge. Mounting rings included. Learn More