Written by a combat veteran of US Army Special Forces in Vietnam, this is a guide to the army of the war's least-studied major participant - South Vietnam.vietnam republic, vietnam republic -- history, military, vietnam republic - uniforms

Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?military spouses -- australia -- biography, families of military personnel -- australia -- biography

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A white cap with black peak.RAN?8505 66 075 6956/Brysonvietnam, petty officer, ran, royal australian navy

Shoulder patch of United States Army 173rd Airborne Brigade. Known as the "Sky Soldiers", they served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1971, with 1,533 Killed in Action.Two-piece cloth United States airborne shoulder patch. Top one is curved, blue and bears the word AIRBORNE in white, the other is a blue squared-shield with a white border and white wing carrying a red bayonet.united states, airborne, vietnam, patch, 173rd airborne, us army, army airborne, badge, emblem

Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".A narrow curved black cloth patch with yellow embroidery. AIRBORNEunited states, airborne, patch, vietnam, badge

Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".A black shield-shaped cloth patch embroidered with a white bald eagle which has a yellow beak and red tongue.us army airborne, 101st airborne, united states army, patch, badge, emblem

Typical United States Army issue fatigue shirt worn by soldiers in the Vietnam War. this item was collected by National Serviceman R A Laing, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, 110 Signal Squadron, Vietnam 1969.A green United States Army issue fatigue shirt with four pockets on the front. Pockets have slanted flaps. Shirt is fastened by 5 plastic buttons. United States cotton badges on the left side of the shirt and on the top of the left sleeve. One is Airborne. The soldier's name is above the pocket on the right shirt front. On the right side of the shirt above the pocket appears the word "SPEIGHTS". Above the left side pocket appears 3 cloth badges. One says US Army. On the front left side pocket is a material badge of a winged torch with flames.united states army, fatigue shirt, u s uniform, laing

Army pyjamas as issued to soldiers in training during the Vietnam conflict. This set was worn by Craftsman Russell Alex Walker, No: 3789575 during his service in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 17th Construction Squadron, Vietnam 1967-68.Blue, white and red striped pyjamas issued by the Australian Department of Defence. Jacket is long- sleeved with a collar, and fastens with 4 plastic buttons. Long pants fasten with a cord.royal corps of australian electrical and mechanical engineers., 17th construction squadron, pyjamas, raeme, walker, army uniform

Standard issue utility pouch as used by armed forces during the war in Vietnam.Brown canvas pouch. Brass press stud at front with three small compartments in lid. Brass buckle on back with two brass clasps for attachment to uniform.pouch, canvas, brass fittings, utility pouch, military equipment

The Royal Australian Navy hat features half black bottom and half white top. At the front, the hat has an emblem that has a crimson crown on top, a silver anchor below that is hold by two gold bullion oak leafs.royal australian navy, uniform, navy cap

Top half life-sized mannequin of a soldier in jungle greens shirt, hat, scarf watch, two pens in pocket. He is holding a movie camera with microphone chord through webbingmannequin, john neervoort, uniform, clothing, movie camera

Plastic fawn, woodgrain framed colour photo of a group of soldiers in polyester uniform returning to Australia. In the foreground are Pte. Ed Shea and GNR Chris Langton.'RTA" 2 September 1971.returning to australia (rta)

South Korea flag represents contract to supply uniforms and equipment, military personnel bank rolled by the USA as part of the "more Flags" aid program. White flag with red and blue Yin and Yang black striped corner panelsflag, south korea

A book describing the uniforms worn in the Indo-China and Vietnam War era.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, uniforms, military--history--20th century

One pair of grey canvas gaitors with 3 Grey leather straps and buckles.CGCF A^F 1968 Size 5 Lgaitors

Camoflague open mest scarf. Jungle Green Armyscarf, clothing, denis gibbons

Jungle green Army tropical combat shirt with four pockets on front. There is a tear near bottom pocket on right hand sideAN 149 and AN 136 written in black textaclothing, denis gibbons, combat coat

Jungle Green Army trousers with four pockets at front. Extra material at kneesDSN 8405-66-026-2598clothing, trousers, dennis gibbons

Camoflague shirt with two pockets on chest with two buttons on each. One button missing from top of shirt. One button missing from bottom of jacket. Tailor made in Vietnam.clothing, camoflague shirt, denis gibbons

One pair of black Army Boots. Well worn with 12 metal eyelet holes on each side. black laces still intactDunlop - Made in australia. 9/6 MH R6T 355 463clothing, boots, denis gibbons

Jungle green army coat - tropical. 4 pockets on ront 2 buttons each pocket, white collar attached - long sleeved. Hand sewn. 3 small holes in back of coatclothing, army

Green sleeveless vest in polar fleece material with pale green bias binding around collar & sleeve openings. 5 button holes down each side of front and 2 button holes on back collar - with labelclothing

Black officers dress mess jacket. 4 pockets on jacket - all with flaps. Peter Pan collar - epaulettes on shoulders, white detachable collarCard in top right hand pocket which says" Mastertailers Minh Chau" 43 Tran Hung Dao Hue. South Vietnamjacket, clothing

Cloth badge coloured mustard with red embroidery. "First Armoured Regiment"first armoured Regimentinsignia, clothing

Black officers dress mess trousers with two gold stripes down outside legs. Raised at back with 2 inside buttons. 6 buttons on waistband at front. 2 side pockets and 1 fob pocketclothing

White dinner jacket officers - short epaulettes on shoulder. Decorative piece on ends of sleeves. Large lapels - 2 small eyelet holes in each lapelTag for Regiment No. and Nameclothing

White dinner jacket - Officers - short epaulettes on shoulders. Decorative piece on ends of sleeves. Long lanpels. Rust marks on back of shouldersclothing

Purple satin cumberbund with velcro fastners. Lined with purple satinclothing, cumberbund

Clothing - Cumberbund Purple satin cumberbund lined with cream satin with hooks & eyes. 2- satin ties 2 - metal bucklesLabel CGCF Victoria 1964 Regimental No. Name Harrisclothing

Khaki dress suit jacket - wool. Epaulettes on shoulders. 4 pockets on front. top two have some fastners and flaps - bottom two have flaps8405 66 019 8490clothing