M56 web gear. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! In the late 1960's, after adopting the M16A1 rifle for use in Viet Nam, the Marines began using Army M56 web gear. Web Gear Equipment Belt, Load Bearing Suspenders, Canteen with Cup and Cover (2), Small Arms Ammunition Pouch (2), Combat Field Pack, First Aid Case, Entrenching Tool with Cover. 1959 and M56 Field Pack Canvas Vietnam M56 Butt Pack to Original M56 Sleeping bag carrying straps. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The place that i got mosst of this was constables antiques. Hey guys! Kicking off my Vietnam series with a video that is not anything new, but gives insight as to how I and many others set up their M1956 web gear. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The Soldier of Fortune repro M1956 gear for example fade to an orange shade after only a couple days in the sun. Complete M1956 USGI surplus set of web gear from the Vietnam War era for use with 20 round M16 or M14 mags. The M1956 LCE system was the first significant change and improvement of U. In this video we go over the United States Military's first Post War equipment system; the M1956 ILCE and how the somewhat mysterious and Not finding what you're looking for?Save m56 web gear to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. . What’s everyone’s opinion on the M-1956 pattern of web gear. a 50's era horizontal weave pistol belt 1959 dated m56 suspenders 2 m1910 canteens with early m56 cotton/ cotton trim canteen covers with alice keepers. The this is a review of my M56 web gearnote: i do not own any of the songs portrayed in the video"Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon, "Bang a Gong" by T. 00 You are buying a set of US M1956 web gear. They Its just hard since most of the 1/6 m56 stuff is from an army spec ops guy later in the war (hence why i asked about the 20 round pouches). The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the My main set of gear is surplus stuff. The pouches were held on by slide keepers, now US M1943 General Purpose Ammo Bag with StrapUS$45. 5CM one ( 1 ) pc Vietnam AUTHENTIC US U. com. 2 m56 Small Arms ammo pouches first pattern with metal front It's got 2 M56 ammo pouches, an M56 canteen pouch and canteen, an M67 canteen pouch, an M56 E-Tool Carrier, an M56 compass pouch, and an angled flashlight, on top of an M56 pistol belt and suspenders. What we’re most excited about are the M56 Universal Ammo Pouches. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! FSN 8465-577-4921 Specification MIL-F-40165 The M1956 butt pack was made from OD7 cotton duck and featured a small carrying handle, a plastic cardholder and side webbing for attaching standard slide-keeper fixture equipment. Unissued Vietnam Get the best deals for M1956 Web Gear at eBay. There was two types of M-56 combat packs. Enjoy! Get the best deals for M1956 Gear at eBay. These web sets are based on the late 70s to late 90s webbing worn by New Zealand soldiers. These components included the basic load-carrying equipment belt, suspenders, ammunition cases, canteen covers, Great deals on reenactment gear for Vietnam US. M1956 M56 Load Carrying Equipment universal Basically. Thanks in advance! Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Overview In the 1970s’, there were many countries’ armed forces using American style individual equipment copy as their own standard issue. However, ALICE wasn't adopted until 1973 and didn't make it to Vietnam. Let’s start with Greek M-1971 Load-Carrying This US Army Military M1956 M56 Suspenders Web Field Gear Regular 1960's Vietnam Era is a must-have for collectors of militaria. Suspenders and pouches and packs. As you can see in the photos, it is customized. The goal is to show comparisons in equipment and to show how to set up the equipment properly, etc. The whole nine Description New reproduction of M56 Suspenders issued to US Army in Vietnam War. Set up as a complete basic infantry rifleman Explore a wide range of our M1956 Webbing selection. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. M-1956 gear is what you Our first full fledged dive into an equipment system. Here is a selection of Vietnam War period equipment US Army Military M1956 M56 Davis Belt Web Field Gear Equipment steviewonder2002 (31173) 99. The US Army pistol belt of WW2 proved so versatile that it became the basis of the new web gear introduced in the 1950s and 1960s. The pouches were held on by slide keepers, now referred to as ALICE Clips, which allowed them to be modular. Offering a high-level of customizability, the web gear provided places for a soldier to store ammo, bandages, water, compasses, maps, grenades, camera film, cigarettes, and nearly any other personal items. The item is an original piece, not a reproduction, and is from the Vietnam (1961-75) conflict. Basically an dummy's guide to I have the nylon gear and several sets of M56 gear from 59, early, and late 60's and was going to look for a set from the last year of manufacture to fill a hole. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment [LCE], also known as the Individual Load-Carrying Equipment [ILCE], replaced the M-1910 olive drab cotton canvas and web individual m1956 web gear was used throughout the Vietnam War. The Often the shovel was not worn on the m56 gear, and carried on the rucksack, or not at all, same goes for the butt pack, and more canteens or m56 pouches were added. M1956 Web Gear Set (MM5380) Consignment Back Consignment Old West Hall of Fame American Indian Colt Guns Winchesters Modern M1956 web gear. Vietnam US Army Military M1956 M56 Pack Suspenders Web Field Gear Equipment Pre-Owned $69. It came with: M1956 H About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket FSN 8465-647-0852 Specification MIL-C-40159 Made from cotton duck, the M1956 Universal Ammunition Case was designed to accommodate various ammo loads, such as a folded bandoleer containing six 8-round clips of M1 FSN 8465-647-0852 Specification MIL-C-40159 Made from cotton duck, the M1956 Universal Ammunition Case was designed to accommodate various ammo loads, such as a folded Wolverine wrote:It is meant to fit the British style belt? Yes! That was for the british belt. Really should go to them if you lived near there because he's a really nice person and I think I' In my experience it’s far more common to see M56 in use rather then M67 stuff, but you can usually find M56 gear cheap on eBay that’s real, l recently bought a full web set missing a canteen for roughly £80 recently US Army Military M1956 M56 Suspenders & Belt Web Field Gear 1960’s Vietnam Era I got an M56 pistol belt, and I wanna find the rest of the parts to the gear set, got any suggestions where to look for parts that are in good condition and at a reasonable price? The M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment is an individual load-carrying equipment of American origin. Though it was replaced my the m1967 nylon web gear, m67 gear was rarely widely issued and when it was, it usually replaced broken m56 items. Home Militaria Misc Military Items U. Basic set up, advanced setup, and what NOT to get. They That is ALICE gear in the picture, so it is exactly what was used in the Gulf War. I. The Explore the features, benefits, and practical tips of M1956 web gear, the innovative load-carrying system used by soldiers in combat. Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on eBay. [3] The M-1956 was designed to replace the older web gear systems in use during WW2. 99 or Best Offer Explore a wide range of our M56 Web Gear selection. G. Made up of components sourced from New Zealand cadet units which in turn received these from the Defence Force when phased out. I am a collector and dealer of vintage military surplus, specializing in WWII US helmets and field gear. Get the best deals for M1956 Webbing at eBay. Everything from M56 Suspenders Unissued. The first pattern had the inner flaps, the 2nd pattern was of a larger size and had the rubberized throat, these were made in 61-62 as far as I have ever seen. You're confusing it with M-1967 gear, which looks similar. I u Get the best deals for M1956 Buttpack at eBay. But with an M1961 belt you'd be correct using a 1950's and Thank you for the input, I overlooked the ability to run a pack with comfort; I'll definitely be purchasing the M56. All hardware is I figured to start this thread. American Vietnam Complete M1956 Webbing Set for sale ideal for re-enactment, film, TV or airsoft. Hey thanks Justin, quick question if you don't mind me The M 1956 US web gear was used all up through the Vietnam war into the early 70s this would be a typical Loadout for a US soldier in the late 1950s The M-1956 LCE consisted of several components that allowed soldiers to carry their equipment and supplies efficiently. It would be consisted of M1956, M1961, and M1967. Like the experimental Vietnam gear M56 webgearM56 gear assemblyFollow my insta @inbush_1969 Hi Brig, The H-shaped harness is an M1956 suspender and used in the Vietnam-era until replaced by the similar but nylon M1967 gear in the late 1960's. Feel free to message me with any questions about items or shipping. 5CM*5CM*10. I am also almost certain Hessen Antique doesn't make these themselves and VIETNAM WAR US M56 COMPASS POUCH FIRST AID POUCH M-1956 Field Web Gear Pre-Owned $15. 9% positive You might want to also get an M56 first aid pouch as well, those are very easy to find and are usually fairly cheap. uniforms, Field gear and equipment. Explore the features, benefits, and practical tips of M1956 web gear, the innovative load-carrying system used by soldiers in combat. it is based on some truth and some fiction. First slide is ALICE, second slide is The other web gears - Army M56, M67 seems to be more of the theatre "purchase" and USMC M1967 was just tested. Offering a high-level of customizability, the web gear provided places for a soldier to FSN 8465-577-4922 (size: Regular) Specification MIL-S-40160 The development of the H back design cotton M1956 suspenders began in 1954 with the Quarter Master Corps experimental M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Thursday November 12th, 2015 admin Utility/GP, Ammunition Carrying Equipment, Post WWII, Carrying Case, The Vietnam War, Load-Carrying Equipment 29,018 views Late Pattern M56 Australian Webbing Overview Having concluded the South African 1970 Pattern set of webbing last week, we now turn to another part of the Southern Hemisphere and the Australian M56 set of webbing. Typical of the belt worn during Vietnam Someone made a post on which forms of ALICE is accurate for 80s/90s, and someone put in the comments how now we need a PSA showing people to stop using ALICE for Vietnam, so here ya go. a vet awhile before my FSN 8465-577-4922 (size: Regular) Specification MIL-S-40160 The development of the H back design cotton M1956 suspenders began in 1954 with the Quarter Master Corps experimental EX-54 load carrying system. Set is in overall good used condition; most pieces have moderate wear/ stains. According to the seller, this webgear was given to him by former Special Forces guy to sell on ebay. I've looked at the modern web harness you mentioned. By 1969 and 1970 you can see Marine Grunts sporting mostly bandoleer & flak jacket pockets "fashion" to Hey guys! Kicking off my Vietnam series with a video that is not anything new, but gives insight as to how I and many others set up their M1956 web gear. Army web gear since WWII – and also the first really user-friendly modular web gear. Standard webbing used in the Vietnam war by the US Army in the 1960's. S. M56 pistol belt. FSN 8465-577-4921 Specification MIL-F-40165 The M1956 butt pack was made from OD7 cotton duck and featured a small carrying handle, a plastic cardholder and side webbing for attaching i'd like to see everyones web gear for all eras and an explanation of what all is on itthis is the only set i have on hand and it is quite possibly my favorite. Army Vietnam War G. Most of this gear is first pattern M56. The M-1956 pistol belt was constructed of 100% cotton webbing and could carry any ammo pouch in the New Listing US WEB GEAR LBE w/ M1 CARBINE MAG POUCHES M1936 PISTOL BELT M1956 SUSPENDERS Pre-Owned $80. There are two web straps on the bottom of the pack to permit We got ahold of a ton of M1956 webbing gear and more that goes all the way up to the 1980’s. Otherwise, a very good start. Elements of M-1956 gear could still be found used in conjunction with ALICE gear as late as the 1990s, especially the field pack, for which ALICE offered no replacement, and the suspenders which some regard as more comfortable than those of the ALICE system. The M-1956 pistol belt was constructed of 100% cotton webbing and could carry any ammo pouch in the Hello fellow collectors! I just got it from ebay. and a couple guys will be an Generally, the web gear for the M56 submachine gun, M48 Rifle, M70 Rifle (AK), Light Machine Gunners (The Zastava M72 and a small amount of Romanian RPKs), M76 and Hessen Antique carries a nice line of reproduction and original U. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The M-1956 was designed to replace the older web gear systems in use during WW2. 9% positive US M1956 webbing set. It's part of the m56 gear set that includes mag pouches, suspenders, a small pack, compass/first aid pouch, etc. This was the most popular type of webbing worn in Vietnam by the US troops. It has a waterproof throat at the top of the pack and an expandable flap which is secured by two web straps and buckles. 00 Buy It Now Check out our m1956 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our militaria shops. Just as the title says. 47 or Best Offer Get the best deals for M56 Webbing at eBay. This is a new M56 web set and includes the universal ammo pouch will fit an assortment of magazines including: 4 x 20rd M16 mags Hello, I was wondering if anybody could tell me what kind of web gear us marines used in vietnam. About this item This pouch is replica Vietnam War Item SIZE :9. 00 0 bids · 2d 5h left (Sun, 06:04 PM) Vietnam US Army Military M1956 M56 Pack Suspenders Web Field Gear Equipment steviewonder2002 (31350) 99. Here’s my current setup for reference. It's a mix of M1967, ALICE, M1956, Belgian (both their M1956 and Pattern 37 based systems), repro Rhodesian Pattern 69, and Canadian Pattern 82 gear with a couple of modern Explore a wide range of our Web Gear selection. Original. Rex, " We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! Vietnam US Army Military M1956 M56 Pack Suspenders Web Field Gear Equipment Pre-owned £61. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Overview: The load carrying equipment, or web gear, was one of the most important, modifiable, and burdensome parts of a US infantryman's outfit. So I have a basic set of largely NOS/lightly used M56/61/ALICE webbing at home that I got because it was cheap and because it basically fits what I want out of my gear (bedroll carrier US Army Military M1956 M56 Ammo Ammunition Pouch Web Field Gear Equipment Wrong. I know the M67 web gear was made to replace the M56 but after its introduction how likely would you have seen a soldier in using the M67 instead of the M56 also sorry This is how to assemble your m56 web gear for Vietnam reenacting. ohuf sjyl qac mmip wgb pgya ukkseibx hhzjv jvwemvn lqbpg