Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium by Rachman Mfg. Co. - Dated 1968 Spade Grip Assembly as well as the serial

as well as the serial number

but can be a bit finicky at times due to wear on the cylinder stop

definitely showing age and use

The reverse of the left wing is marked with the "shield" maker mark of MEYER / NEW YORK right next to the STERLING marking

Sullivan Forehand and Henry Wadsworth

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Service Worn M69 Flak Vest Body Armor in Size Medium by Rachman Mfg. Co. - Dated 1968 Spade Grip Assembly as well as the serialOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition M69 Flak Vest Body Armor with 3 4 Collar in a size MEDIUM. These were designed with side elastic drawstrings, snap reinforced front zipper, and front two pockets. This allowed a secure fit and maximum protection from shrapnel and low velocity projectiles. This is a very early production, dated 1968. Widely used by Army infantry, Navy sailors and Marines also were equipped with these, though