Vietnam War AK47 Chest Rig

An uncommon Vietnamese chest rig. Made specifically for the AK47 or Type 56 assault rifles. Similar to the Chinese type 56 chest rigs, this example is made of a thinner material and has 5 instead of the regular 7 pouches. Pieces like this were often produced at a local level or homemade. The pouch configuration is 3 x magazine and 2 x grenade with adjustable shoulder straps and tie cord. The chest rig shows some age but is still functional.