Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium Stocks The magazine well is marked

The magazine well is marked with serial number D - 4324

a common motif that is also found on the grip ferrule

Most likely brought home by a US Soldier after the war

so the nickel plate has been removed by runner wear

This great set is unit marked HQ 136 which is likely for the 136th Infantry Regiment

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium Stocks The magazine well is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic Vietnam War Era U. S. Marine Corps M1955 Body Armor vest with data table that reads: IMPORTANT ARMOR, BODY, FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE: UPPER TORSO (W COLLAR, M 1955) M 1955 (W COLLAR) The label is in great shape with a warning regarding usage, and the bottom of the label is marked U. S. MARINE CORPS SIZE MEDIUM. There is also contract information, and the label is DATED 7 MAY 1968. The snaps and