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Vietnam War Chinese Tokarev Pistol Rig

The Chinese Tokarev was a popular “bring-back” war trophy during the Vietnam War. This 1966 dated example is particularly nice because it retains 90% blueing which is a rarity considering the harsh climate of Vietnam. Many bring-back Tok’s have pitting and corrosion on the slide from holster condensation. This Tokarev has a matching numbered magazine. The holster did not come with this pistol, but it is a correct example of a 1960′s Chicom Tokarev holster with blue corduroy lining. Tokarev’s were issued with two matching numbered magazines, but these are exceptionally difficult to find today with a non-import Tokarev.

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Vietnam War Australian Ground Cloth / Tarp

Australian issued items were popular with US Special Forces personnel, particularly the ground cloth because there was no US equivalent and it was much lighter than using a US poncho for ground cover. This example is 1966 dated and came in a large Mike Force group and appears to be unissued. CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) procured an indigenous ground cloth used by MACV-SOG, SF, and Indig personnel that seems to be inspired by the Aussie ground cloth / tarp in weight and construction.

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Vietnam War MACV-SOG / SOG Indigenous Sleeping Bag

This is a Vietnam War era Indig (Indigenous) sleeping bag as used by MACV-SOG personel on cross-boarder ops in Laos and Cambodia. Many do not realize that in parts of Vietnam the temperature can drastically drop at night. SOG personnel needed something “sterile” (void of any association to the United States) and lightweight to provide warmth. Some troops used the indigenous sleeping bag, while others used indig poncho liners.

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Vietnam War MACV-SOG / SOG Indigenous Poncho Liner

This is a Vietnam War era Indig (Indigenous) poncho liner as used by MACV-SOG personnel on cross-boarder ops in Laos and Cambodia. Many do not realize that in parts of Vietnam the temperature can drastically drop at night. SOG personnel needed something “sterile” (void of any association to the United States) and lightweight to provide warmth. Some troops used the indigenous poncho liners, while others used indig sleeping bags.

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