Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium Antique Remingtons by the 19th Century it

by the 19th Century it was only a shadow of what it had been

Serial number 404030B denotes year of manufacture as 1891

which also has some very nice research potential

The pull ring is still secure in its small plastic holder

The exterior also shows paint loss and oxidation

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era U.S.M.C. M-1955 Second Pattern Fragmentation Body Armor Vest - Size Medium Antique Remingtons by the 19th Century itOriginal 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