US Vietnam War Period M69 Flak Jacket.

M69 Fragmentation protective body armour vest. Made in green nylon with covered fragmentation vest containing a ballistic nylon filler sealed in a waterproof vinyl plastic casing. The filler consists of 12 layers of ballistic nylon cloth in the front and upper back, 10 layers in the back with an additional two layers, 15 centimetres wide, up the spine, and six layers in the collar. A set of plastic stiffeners is inserted under the fifth layer of ballistic nylon. The vest is encased in a layer of Oxford cloth, and incorporated into the outer shell are two expandable breast pockets with concealed press-stud closure. Above each pocket is a strip of cotton webbing with grenade hanger loops. The vest has a working zipper closure at the front covered by a flap with press-studs. Each side is secured by elastic lacing. Two labels are sewn inside at the back and contain the maker's details and instructions for use.Note heavy item for shipping.Not available for export.