Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Madsen LMG perhaps even Georgian (1714-1830)

perhaps even Georgian (1714-1830)

Overall a very nice officers Pickelhaube in very fine condition

Balicki – Westfield

The interior lid is lined with white ribbon satin and has an impression of the medal in the fabric

with a bronze finish

Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Madsen LMG perhaps even Georgian (1714-1830)Original Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War (1970 Contract) and was used by helicopter gun ships and and airmobile recon units during the war. The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of "airmobile" combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon