Original U.S. Vietnam War M-1952A XL Flak Body Armor Vest by Foster with Army Use and Care Manual U.S. Uniforms and pressing it down starts

and pressing it down starts the stopwatch

Year of Manufacture: 1869 - converted 1879

R O & CO YL  II

The paint markings are faded from cleaning and wear

Original U.S. Vietnam War M-1952A XL Flak Body Armor Vest by Foster with Army Use and Care Manual U.S. Uniforms and pressing it down startsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic M1952A Body Armor vest offered in very good condition in size X LARGE with data table that reads: ARMOR, BODY, FRAGMENTATION, PROTECTIVE, UPPER TORSO, M 1952A L. W. FORSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. Q. M. 5597 23 MAY 1955 This armor shows some fading and staining from age, though it does not appear to have been issued, or was only in service for a short period of time, as it does not have the usual wear