Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Madsen LMG but since many of the

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

The jacket/hood was made of rubberized cloth

This provided some extra protection to the owner once the firearm has been discharged

Overall a very nice officers Pickelhaube in very fine condition

with a bronze finish

Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest Madsen LMG but since many of theOriginal 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