Thick canvas assault vest is the relic of the mythical equipment used by the first American assault waves deployed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. The 4 manufacturers of the time produced this extremely rare vest in original condition! Made 7,000 copies. Few were worn on the battlefield. They were distributed to 1st, 4th, 29th Infantry Divisions, Rangers and we even observe an anecdotal use among US paratroopers. This one is a 1944 Tweedie model size M type od7.It was worn by one of these heroes during this hard fight of June 6, 1944.
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