Candid photo of early load bearing vest

[Guardian 5]

Gents,

I greatly appreciate the detailed responses.

If anyone would like the original photo for their collection, please PM me your snail mail address and I'll send it along.

Many thanks,
TJ

[historyguy]

Great vintage photo at the start of this thread, and fantastic to see an actual example!

Thank you both for sharing!!

[Bob Chatt]

Here is the vest with all the pockets in place.

Guardian 5, thanks again for the photo.