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

This is a private purchase Duck Hunter Pattern "Cowboy Hat." This style boonie features a snap on side to allow one side to have the brim snapped in the upright position. This particular hat is really cool with the cheesy" plastic vintage chin cord and a deep crown. The chinstrap is bright green plastic with a leather keeper. The side snap to hold up the brim has pulled out of the hat, but this again is a testament to the use put on the hat. There is a label that says 73/8 but in staying with the owners size, it fits much smaller. I would estimate it to be a 7 to 71/8 lie the others. Like many other SEAL items we currently have listed, this came from the estate of a retired SEAL CDR. The photo in the listing is one of his team photos and you can see this type of hat being worn among the several styles shown. Note the deep crowns in the photo and this hat reflects that style. 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

With Parachutist Helmet production stopped in early 1945, there was a need for M-1C Parachutist Helmets late in the war for the preparation for the Invasion of Japan and you the 11th ABN grabbed up as many helmet liner as they could. This is where many of the "rigger modified" helmet came from. There were also new, factory production Type II liners made between the end of WWII and the early 50's but the 11th ABN and the 82nd still had demand for Type II Parachutist Helmet liners. As a result, contracts were issued to convert existing stock to Type II liners. This helmet set is an example of a Type II Conversion fulfillment piece. The liner is a WWII Capac with steel rivets used for the A yokes and an early lightly marked web chincup. The helmet is factory repainted front seam with light texture vs heavier cork and the ABN chinstraps have green painted hardware. Josh Murray took a look at it and agreed it is a nice, solid example of a Type II Postwar contract fulfillment helmet and is likely a factory matching set with shell and liner. This set came from the estate lot of a retired Navy Seal who served from the early 70's through the 90's. Not sure where he came across it or what the story is, but it came from his storage unit. Learn More

USGI Canvas Shower Bucket. We have two "shower buckets" available (DSA 69 / 70 dated). These are both in excellent used condition showing some dust from storage riding around on vehicles. They feature a canvas bucket with heavy strap to allow the bucket to be suspended. There is a galvanized shower head on the bottom of the bucket that can be twisted open and closed to allow the water to flow making a field shower. These are great to use in a firebase set up, field shower, on vehicles etc. Hard to find VN dated examples and these are in nice condition. Priced per bucket. Learn More

This is an excellent reproduction ERDL Flight Suit made with our old Poplin ERDL fabric. The suit was made in the K2B style with Talon zippers and blackened snaps by Birdie Huang of US Country In Taiwan. The craftmanship is outstanding and every attention to detail was paid. The suit is marked a Large Short and measures 46 at the armpit, 41 at the waist tabs, 33 sleeve length, 28 crotch to ankle (the crotch sits low) and 60 collar to ankle. This is well suited for someone that is a short or regular length and will easily work up to 5'10". Unworn / Unwashed condition. Incredibly nice piece and these were rare at the time when he made them 12 years ago. Thinning out my personal collection. Learn More

Standard issue "Hip Holster" for the M-1911 and M-1911A1 pistols. This holster is a genuine, WWII issue holster made by Boyt and dated 1944. Holster is in EXC used condition with a nice oil finish and is very supple. It shows no damage or worn areas. Nice WWII Holsters are hard to come by and the color and feel of this holster are great! Learn More

Pocket, Ammunition, Magazine W/ Carrying Strap. These are nylon magazine shoulder bags that were modeled after the WWII Submachinegun Ammunition bags made to carry Thompson and Grease Gun Mags. Often seen with Aviators and CIDG troops, sometimes seen with SOG / SEALS etc. Basically anyone needing to carry 30rd .45 ACP stick magazines could use these bags effectively. From WWII Through the 60's they were made in canvas and then as part of the shift to Nylon with the M-67 gear, they began making the bags in Nylon. We have several DSA dated (1975) available. Bags are overall in VG+ to EXC- used condition showing some light fading and use, but no real damage. The DLA dated are on the right side of the group photo, the DSA dated are on the left side. Learn More

Pocket, Ammunition, Magazine W/ Carrying Strap. These are nylon magazine shoulder bags that were modeled after the WWII Submachinegun Ammunition bags made to carry Thompson and Grease Gun Mags. Often seen with Aviators and CIDG troops, sometimes seen with SOG / SEALS etc. Basically anyone needing to carry 30rd .45 ACP stick magazines could use these bags effectively. From WWII Through the 60's they were made in canvas and then as part of the shift to Nylon with the M-67 gear, they began making the bags in Nylon. We have several DLA dated (1983) available that are the same as the 1975 dated, just dated a little later. Bags are overall in VG+ to EXC- used condition showing some light fading and use, but no real damage. The DLA dated are on the right side of the group photo, the DSA dated are on the left side. Learn More

OD Cotton M79 Grenade Launcher Sling. This is the correct, "as issued" sling for the M79 Grenade Launcher. Technically, these slings were originally procured as Bazooka slings and then repurposed for the M-79. You can tell them apart from rifle slings by several key features: they are wider (they measure 1 3/8" wide), they are shorter (total length is 38", but folded back to buckle, their max length is about 36") and the webbing is much thinner than the standard M1 sling. These have always been tough to find over the years as they were recycled surplus even during the 60's. This sling shows some use and has what appears to be a little paint on one end, but it does not detract. There is some minor wear along some of the edges from use, but it is still very solid with no major damage and will work quite well in the field. If you have an M-79, you need the correct sling for it! Learn More

We have a small lot of vintage, American Red Cross Volunteer Uniforms as worn by "Donut Dollies" during the 1960's and 70's. These are not easy to find these days and these are actually in human sizes. We will give the label sizes below as well as the chest size measured at the arm pit straight across and at the waist. These are the correct, vintage style zip front with patch pockets. Two have later style volunteer patches (most of the Vietnam era dresses have a round shoulder patch) and one has no patch at all, but still has the original tag on the zipper. These would be great to display or to wear to a living history event. EXC Used Condition, Marked Size 16. Measures 19" chest and 17" waist. Patch on Chest. EXC Used Condition, Marked Size 14. Measures 20" chest and 19" waist. Patch on Chest. (it is the biggest even though marked smaller than the 16) NOS. Unissued with tag. Marked Size 10. Measures 18" chest and 16" waist. No Patch, includes neckerchief style head cover. Learn More