M56 webbing. Between the two there is a good bumbag.
M56 webbing These M56 suspenders are becoming increasingly harder to obtain, grab a genuine pair of these before they disappear! A full set of US Army Vietnam war M56 webbing consisting of the following M56 Pistol belt ( full extened up to 42/43 inch max) M56 Ammo pouch war time dated x 2 M56 water bottle covers war time dated x2 Water bottles 1 late war 75 dated ,1 post war M56 compass/first aid pouch 67 dated M56 suspenders regular war time d 60s Vietnam War US Army M-1956 / M56 Webbing Set. Greetz David May 12, 2018 · ok, Australian issue webbing during the Vietnam war up until 1975 was; canteen covers with stitching down the centre of the front, canteens were dark green up until about 1990, they are dated on the bottom, we made or issued both type of butt packs (1956 & 1961), web belts were horizontal ribbing along the length, ammo pouch large was with the Top Rated Plus. C $74. Andrei Posted July 28, 2015 BLACK PARADE VIETNAM P37 / M56 WEBBING BAYONET FROG - AUSTRALIAN ARMY ISSUE. Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. Nov 3, 2018 · Australian made US M56 type webbing (belt, H-suspenders, first aid pouch, 2 canteen pouches with canteens, buttpack) 2 British 1944 Pattern Basic Pouches (left and right) Mk1 bandoleer Toggle rope L1A2 bayonet with webbing frog P37 large pack with supportstraps and L-straps (pack in thin "Ersatz"style material) Vulseal boots Nov 8, 2021 · When I originally covered the late pattern Australian M56 webbing a few years back I could not show the belt for the set as I had an American Alice belt in place, rather than the correct Australian produced belt for the set. All of this equipment is designed for a soldier to carry more gear out onto the battlefield. We have original and reproduction M56 webbing and we sell complete sets and individual pieces like M56 universal ammunition pouches, e tool carriers, horizontal and vertical weave belts, canteen covers etc A full set of US Army Vietnam war M56 webbing consisting of the following M56 Pistol belt ( full extened up to 42/43 inch max) M56 Ammo pouch war time dated x 2 M56 water bottle covers war time dated x2 Water bottles 1 late war 75 dated ,1 post war M56 compass/first aid pouch 67 dated M56 suspenders regular war time d Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. 38"), M-56 1st Aid/Compass pouch, two (2X) Vietnam > Webbing. US REGULAR only at present. From looking at the DSA code on the markings, it seems to be dated to around 1966. Buy m56 webbing products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items The M-1956 Load-Carrying-Equipment (LCE) was intended to replace all former webbing systems and became the dominant system for the War in Vietnam. 90. The bumbag and ammo pouches are 1960s/1970s and the two Canteens are 1980s. 00 Original Price: CA$143. It was therefore decided to introduce a new and much larger field pack to replace these two pieces of webbing. Regular price £25. There used to be a company that made something close to it that you could then wrap the tang in 550 cord to make it 1/1. In saying that, early-mid war you will see guys with a variety of M56 pieces, mostly dudes with the suspenders but also the ammo pouches. Aug 21, 2024 · AS YOU CAN SEE ITS THE M56 CARRYING STRAP. The date is clearly marked under the top flap with the NSN code and a /|\ ownership mark: The differences between these two packs is subtle, but it is quite fun to have a variant Jun 21, 2007 · The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the M45 packs and used in Korea, the 2 ammo pouches in the pics are also M1956 webbing and the belt looks to be an M1961 USMC belt, all commonly used in Vietnam. Buy It Now +C $19. M1956 Load Carrying Equipment. Although the basic design is unchanged, all the…. ) of LLCE/M1967 LLCE equipment was manufactured separately (some happened to be made by the same companies but that just cause they won 2 or more bids) and then pretty much straight to Vietnam. Everything is original and in excellent condition, dated 1965 -1968. Add to Cart . Buy It Now +$12. 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 or 6 x M1 Garand clips or 2 x 20rd M14 mags or 2 x BAR mags or 4 x 30rd M1 carbine mags or 2 x hand grenades or 3 x 40mm M79 (M203) grenade launcher rounds. 95 shipping. From ammunition and grenades to sidearms, medical kits and radio devices. Overall not a bad set of Webbing however the bum bag has some tears around the where the H harness attaches as shown in photos. (M67 also looks similar to ALICE but it’s not) but the ideal webbing for beginner Vietnam reenactors is M56 as it was used by Army and Marines (Marines don’t use the buttpack and also uses more WW2 and Korea bits) and M56 will work for the FSN; 8465-577-4925 (size: Medium); Specification; MIL-B-40158; The M1956 pistol belt was made from 2-1/4-inch wide cotton webbing dyed olive drab shade no. Set includes 2x m56 pouches original 2x canteens original 1x Pistol magazine holder original Suspenders Belt original 1x pistol holster reproduction Vietnam butt pack - reproduction 1x boonie hat 2x material bandana’s - new reproduction Metal reproduction smoke canister US M1956 webbing set. from Jordan US M1956 webbing set. 27. from Jordan He uses M56 pouches, a VN-era black M1911 holster, and buttpack on a custom belt (might as well use an M56 belt), and a STABO harness instead of the M56 shoulder straps. 00 To add, other webbing is also accurate for Nam’ such as Marine webbing which I forgot the name of, bits of WW2 and Korea hand me downs, M67, etc. 00 Only 2 left in stock Reproduction Canadian Pattern 37 Webbing Sale Price: CA$121. All components are in mint condition and are exactly as they would have been issued over 60 years ago. There are no signs of any wear, tear, or aging on this pouch, making it perfect for a Vietnam War impression on an M56 Webbing set or just as a collection pie Nothing you’d realistically be doing that would make originals fall apart completely. 00 Webbing sets are usually a combination of a belt, suspenders or harnesses, pouches and holsters. approx. Webbing sets are usually a combination of a belt, suspenders or harnesses, pouches and holsters. 00 Tax included. 45 8% off. Only issue is the camo pen job on the harness so ive included a 2nd new Australian H harness and it has mixed dates. Although initial issue came from US produced stock, Australia soon started producing their own examples and today we are looking at an Australian produced entrenching tool cover: The cover is produced of green webbing, with green edge being and has… Us issue Vietnam period M56 sleeping bag carry strap, this can be attached to the webbing on the shoulder yolk and carried on the back , put used but great condition, please see all photos . . also see me at andbai_95 Jul 29, 2020 · As we have discussed before, during the Vietnem War the Australian Army took the opportunity to modify its M56 webbing from the original US design, based upon operational experience. From my personal collection; a genuine set of wartime dated US military issue M56 webbing as used throughout the Vietnam war. Jan 17, 2016 · Nice haul!The OD gear was mainly used post ww2 into Korea before the introduction of the M56 webbing. I have the 1950s issue with 4 hooks & the Vietnam issue with 2 snap hooks on the rear. It utilizes eyelets for attachment purposes, and has four sliding keepers which are used to prevent the belt hooks from becoming unfastened after adjustment to the Sep 9, 2024 · Australian Vietnam Era M56 H Harness Webbing 1972 Belt. Mar 31, 2016 · Hello my friends I want to show you my M1956 complete field gear. Regular price £0. Between the two there is a good bumbag. Sep 6, 2020 · A quick look at m56 webbing used in Vietnam Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. SKU: SCS-475. So my M1956 webbing consists 1 M1956 web belt 2 M1956 Suspenders 3 M1956 Canteens covers 2X with canteens and cups ( one is early aluminium dated 1963 and one pla Apr 1, 2025 · Aussie M56 Webbing with spare H Harness and scrim net. This item is a As for our high-quality reproduction gear, it is made with the finest attention to detail and perfect for collectors, re-enactors, air-softer and enthusiasts alike. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It will also Feb 28, 2022 · We have looked over various items of M56 pattern webbing on the blog over the years, and regular readers will be aware that I have two distinct sets of the M56 Australian webbing in my collection, a early to mid-production set and a very late production set. It will also Buy vietnam webbing products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay UK! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. SKU: 9957. 20. 00. Add to cart. 1 It was made in Medium (under 30-inch waist) and Large (30-inch waist and over) sizes, and unlike the M1936 belt it could be adjusted in length from both ends. $14. Mar 4, 2025 · Australian Army Vietnam Era M56 Webbing set. This set displays the entire M56 webbing system including E-tool, M7 Bayonet, Spaghetti Straps w/ poncho and l US M56 style webbing; olive green 6 piece set; Yoke, water bottle cover, spade cover, small bag, and sleeping bag harness; Ideal for re-enactors; Olive green canvas; Nylon belt assorted styles; Used but good condtion but may have tarnished clips / buckles These are new made reproduction US Army M-56 basic field gear sets as used by US troops during the Vietnam war. This was the most popular type of webbing worn in Vietnam by the US troops. I u For M56 gear, and considering how often I go airsoft, sure. There were millions of these pieces of equipment produced during the war, so using original won’t even make a dent in the available numbers. 100% of nam reenactors use original. from Australia. New. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus ammogarand-packrat6 (26,248) 100% Each component (belt, canteen, ammo pouch, etc. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item. Condition: New New. AND DATED 1949 WHEN DESIGNED AND ISSUE DATE OF 28 FEB 1951 ! GENUINE US MARINES USMC / US ARMY issue ! FSN; 8465-577-4925 (size: Medium); Specification; MIL-B-40158; The M1956 pistol belt was made from 2-1/4-inch wide cotton webbing dyed olive drab shade no. 00 8% off. Opens in a new window or tab. But it is repairable. In reality Diggers happily discarded the… Aug 12, 2020 · The later pack is dated February 1988 and must come from one of the very last batches of M56 webbing before the 1988 pattern set was adopted. Today I will be showing you a very basic and Beginners level Introduction to the M-1956 webbing system widely seen in the Vietnam war and after! I have had Webbing/Pouches Show Filters Vietnam era M56 entrenching tool carrier Original $ 14. It's plentiful and repro M56 looks crap. S. 95. AU $18. returns only accepted if don't match photos and description. The CQC knife is a custom-made one. [2] The M-1956 "Belt, Individual Equipment" or pistol belt differed little in form and function from the M-1936 pistol belt and would accommodate any of the pouches and equipment that would mount on the M-1936 belt. Was: $60. The M56 was taken ‘off the shelf’ from American production but manufacture soon began in Australia itself and would continue until the late 1980s when it was replaced by the 1988 pattern set. Was: C $81. Sold Out. 56mm M16 magazines, but Australia was using the Rumble in the jungle with these original M1956 small arms pouches! As per the name, the M1956 webbing system was what the US military was equipped with at the start of the Vietnam War and set a new load bearing standard (but often supplemented with more dated gear as well). Is this a good affordable option for a Vietnam kit j can't afford to pay that amount of money for m56 webbing sets thank you. sold out. Repro M56 webbing. In well used condition visible dates range from 1968-1971. . Since then I have been able to add both early and late production… Jul 28, 2015 · looks like a m56 buttpack the only thing im unfamiliar with is the stitching going around the whole strap, but it could simply be a form of reinforcement. A nice Vietnam War Era M1956 Ammo pouch in mint condition. These had been designed for the smaller 5. Clearance, Webbing/Pouches. 94. Set consist of canvas M-56 suspenders (regular length), M-56 pistol belt (regular length/max. Jul 22, 2020 · It was quickly recognised in Vietnam that the existing M56 field, or 'bum', pack and sleeping bag carrier were woefully inadequate for troops spending extended periods in the field. Archived post. Enjoy! Nov 14, 2017 · Also, because if its propensity for absorbing moisture and mildew, the webbing was found to be susceptible to jungle rot – and having your web gear fall apart on you out in the boonies is not something you want to risk. Yugoslavian M56 Leather Pouch CA$88. The M-1956 LCE continued application of the belt-supported-by-suspenders concept, adopted by the U. Buy Webbing Militaria (1961-1975/Vietnam War) and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Check out our m56 webbing selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our ribbon & trim shops. One H Harness is dated 1959 the other 1972. or Best Offer +C $18. $60. 97 delivery. Shipping calculated at checkout. Also 1969 means you can get some m67 eq. Jan 19, 2025 · M56 webbing set, in usable condition. from Jordan Aug 16, 2024 · When the Australians adopted the M56 webbing set, this included the entrenching tool and cover. Please note: the pictured jungle jacket is not included in this auction. Oct 25, 2023 · GENUINE ISSUE M56 SUSPENDERS INDIVIDUAL. Please take a moment to browse our Vietnam US collection consisting of 1st and 3rd pattern tropical uniforms, ERDL and tiger stripes. Perfect for a collection, Airsoft or re-enacting. The other big weakness of both the M56 and ALICE systems was the slide-clip fasteners used to secure pouches to the pistol belt. or Best Offer +$13. which wasn't common but was tested and used from time, mostly m67 belts from that set but m56 is the safest bet. One item that desperately needed changing was the ammunitin pouches. The olive drab cotton webbing pistol belt (1), which is the M-1956 model, has a special ball-type fastener which increases the ease with which the belt can be put on and taken off. Army at least as early as the pattern 1903 equipment. I guess some of it made it into the ETO late war 01-17-2016, 01:22 PM #5 douglas2496 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 and everything) the best and can be easily adjusted to accommodate a plate carrier. This is how to assemble your m56 web gear for Vietnam reenacting. REAL M56 WEBBING IN OLIVE GREEN COTTON WEBBING, CLASSIC VIETNAM WAR KIT. C 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. It'll survive a long time only being out 4 or 5 times a year. C $78. 31 shipping. 95 Jul 8, 2020 · The M56 set had been introduced during the Vietnam War to replace the variety of 37 and 44 Pattern webbing in use up until that point. Afterpay may be available. Ive also included a 2nd butt pack that has had a repair but one of the front straps is coming apart. 7. Pre-Owned. $55. Webbing & Load Bearing. Invoice : The first invoice you will receive will be automated. Sort by Mint NOS Vietnam War US Army M-1956 / M56 Webbing Set US Military Vietnam War M1956 M56 E-Tool Case Pouch. Definitely M1961 early war with M1961 ammo pouches and M1910 canteens covers, a smattering of M56 canteen covers, JFAK and M1941 suspenders. For the helmet, bug juice is probably the best, but also a can opener was pretty common to see, cards are a bit more controvercial but personally I enjoy them as I saw them on few pics in 'nam. This is the most popular webbing used by the US Army in the Vietnam war. Genuine US Military issue An absolutely spectacular M-1956 webbing set for the advanced Vietnam collector. iecpm lnjsw ktpaxt rheiv hwij dmblug yyopx bygf rgwhk gahew