U.S. Vietnam War Era M1956 Field Gear Set – 7-Piece GI Vintage Kit

Step back in time with this 7-Piece U.S. Vietnam War Era GI Field Gear Set, featuring a collection of genuine vintage military equipment from the M1956 era. This kit brings together classic field gear, canteen equipment, a mess kit, and a Vietnam-era leather 1911 holster to create a unique vintage military collection.

The centerpiece of the set is the M1956 Individual Load-Carrying Equipment (ILCE), including the original canvas H-Harness suspenders, individual equipment belt, pistol magazine pouch, and canteen cover. These pieces were used by U.S. troops during the Vietnam era and represent the classic field equipment that preceded the widespread adoption of later nylon load-carrying systems.

Also included are a U.S. GI stainless steel mess kit, 1-quart plastic canteen, and vintage Bolen Leather 1911 .45 holster. Together, the seven pieces make an excellent collection for military history enthusiasts, Vietnam-era displays, reenactments, collectors, photography, or anyone who appreciates authentic vintage U.S. military gear.

• 7-piece vintage U.S. military gear set
• Vietnam War era field equipment
• Genuine GI military surplus components
• M1956 / M56 field gear
• Classic Olive Drab canvas, nylon, leather, and metal construction
• Includes vintage 1911 .45 leather holster
• Includes mess kit and 1-quart canteen
• Excellent for collectors, displays, reenactment, military history, and vintage gear enthusiasts
• M1956 Type 1 H-Harness Suspenders
• Original U.S. military issue
  
• Vietnam War era
  
• Type 1 "wire" style metal hardware
  
• Canvas construction
  
• Made in USA
• M1956 Individual Equipment Belt
• Original U.S. military issue
  
• M1956 field equipment
  
• 2" wide belt
  
• Metal ball buckle
  
• ALICE-compatible attachment design
  
• Medium — fits approximately 30" waist and under
• USGI M56 Pistol Magazine Pouch
• Vietnam-era M56 field gear
  
• Olive Drab nylon
  
• Flap closure
  
• Designed for M56 webbing
• M56 Vietnam Canteen Cover
• Original U.S. military issue
• Cotton canvas construction
  
• Wire hook attachment
  
• Lift-the-dot fasteners
  
• Used condition with service wear
• US GI Vietnam Era Mess Kit
• Genuine U.S. Government Issue
  
• Stainless steel construction
  
• Dated approximately 1965–1975
  
• Made in USA
• Vintage Bolen Leather 1911 .45 Holster
• Vietnam War era
• Bolen Leather Products
  
• Black leather
  
• Marked 7791466
  
• M1910 belt hanger
  
• Fits belts up to approximately 2¼"
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• 1 Qt. GI Plastic Canteen
• Genuine U.S. military issue
• 1-quart capacity
• Durable polyethylene construction
• Attached screw-top cap
• BPA-free
• Made in USA