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

perhaps even Georgian (1714-1830)

but since many of the wartime personnel had worked in factories before the war it was work with which they were familiar and skilled

Based on the vents on the front of the liner

with a bronze finish

The jacket/hood was made of rubberized cloth

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