Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines very few sets available

very few sets available

with the only issue being that the retaining strap for the knife has torn off at the snap end and ad the attachment end

most likely made some time in the 1960s or 1970s

and has very ornate brass Dragon menuki (grip decorations)

Blade Length: 26"

Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines very few sets availableOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. In 1953, the Type A 3 OBA began to replace the Type A 2 OBA. It was a closed circuit, self contained gadget. Oxygen generated by chemicals in a canister could be inhaled for around 60 minutes, the effective time limit of the oxygen supply, independent of the surrounding atmosphere. Head straps, a set of plastic eyepieces, a speaking diaphragm, and a rubber mouthpiece were all included with the Type A 3 OBA's