Original South Vietnamese Vietnam War ARVN Biet-Dong-Quan Rangers Airborne Beret - Bullion Insignia Uniforms These are extremely scarce

These are extremely scarce

The hilt finish has some oxidation

No battery was installed when we received it

though they are not present in this example

This bayonet began its life as an Austrian-made bayonet for the Mannlicher model 1888 straight pull bolt action Rifle

Original South Vietnamese Vietnam War ARVN Biet-Dong-Quan Rangers Airborne Beret - Bullion Insignia Uniforms These are extremely scarceOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a choice maroon BDQ Airborne Beret as used by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. It has a gorgeous bullion cap badge for the Biet Dong Quan Rangers (BDQ) on the front with a single wing sitting atop an arrow over a wreath. The hat shows considerable age from honest period wear, with signs of being worn in a hot, humid environment. The Original Plastic Crown sweat shield has since become brittle and has