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If you are a fan of Navy SEAL history in Vietnam, you know about the "Float Coats" that were made in the early 70's. The idea was to create a purpose specific load bearing coat that included a flotation device and pockets for magazines. There were three variants made: Rifleman, Radioman and Grenadier. In 1970 there were only 1200 total coats made: 600 Rifleman and 300 each Radioman and Grenadier. The coats were also made in both Green and Brown dominant ERDL.
This particular coat is in nice used condition. It is a Green Dominant Grenadier's version in size Small Long. The coat has the inflator cartridge present. The padded inserts that covers the inflator was removed (the seam along the bottom of the flap is open) and there is one beltloop on the rear that is loose at the top. Other than that, this coat is is fine used condition. This is from the estate of a career SEAL officer who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis and who served on SEAL TEAM 2 in the early to mid 70's. A nice example of a desirable model, especially with the XM148 clones that have hit the market. Binder and uniforms not included, but shown as they are from the same estate lot.
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.
