US GI Vietnam M1956 Individual Equipment Belt Early war canvas WEAR (56-13)

Description

This is an original as found early Vietnam era M1956 Individual Equipment Belt.  It is in useable condition.  The actual belt is canvas construction.  This is basically the combat belt all the magazine pouches, canteen, butt pack, bayonet,  Carlisle bandage, and load bearing suspenders hook into.  So it is the central component to all the Vietnam combat web gear. This is in heavy used condition and is showing very heavy wear. It is kind of fuzzy on the edges from wear. It is a little musty smelling from long term storage.  Excellent for reenactor use, collections, or display.
Total length unfolded is 48"