M56 webbing sold out. Pre-Owned. 00. C $74. 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. C $78. US M1956 webbing set. 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 A nice Vietnam War Era M1956 Ammo pouch in mint condition. 0 bids · Time left 4d 6h left (Thu, 09:06 PM) $28. 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. Webbing sets are usually a combination of a belt, suspenders or harnesses, pouches and holsters. From my personal collection; a genuine set of wartime dated US military issue M56 webbing as used throughout the Vietnam war. REAL M56 WEBBING IN OLIVE GREEN COTTON WEBBING, CLASSIC VIETNAM WAR KIT. Afterpay may be available. 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). Mar 4, 2025 · Australian Army Vietnam Era M56 Webbing set. from Jordan Definitely M1961 early war with M1961 ammo pouches and M1910 canteens covers, a smattering of M56 canteen covers, JFAK and M1941 suspenders. Sort by Mint NOS Vietnam War US Army M-1956 / M56 Webbing Set US Military Vietnam War M1956 M56 E-Tool Case Pouch. 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. It's plentiful and repro M56 looks crap. All of this equipment is designed for a soldier to carry more gear out onto the battlefield. In well used condition visible dates range from 1968-1971. 2 M1956 Suspenders. Everything is original and in excellent condition, dated 1965 -1968. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for M56 Webbing Suspenders - Vietnam Australian Army Issue at the best online prices at eBay Australia! Australian 2000s M56 Webbing Canteen Drink Bottle Water Dpcu. This is how to assemble your m56 web gear for Vietnam reenacting. 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. 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. 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 piece! Please contact us with any questions. 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. $60. from Jordan 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. 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… Mar 31, 2016 · Hello my friends I want to show you my M1956 complete field gear. 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. Buy It Now +C $19. S. 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. 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. 8 M1956 entrenching tool cover and showel dated Vietnam > Webbing. 00 Original Price: CA$143. 90. from Australia. 97 delivery. also see me at andbai_95 Oct 24, 2018 · The 1988 Pattern set was the first complete indigenously designed and produced webbing set used by Australia, previously the sets of accoutrements had been based off of foreign designs, the British 37 Pattern and the later US M56 sets being copied and modified to suit Australian needs, but neither design originating in the country. Apr 1, 2025 · Aussie M56 Webbing with spare H Harness and scrim net. Condition: New New. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. AU $18. Ive also included a 2nd butt pack that has had a repair but one of the front straps is coming apart. approx. 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. Archived post. One H Harness is dated 1959 the other 1972. 00 These are new made reproduction US Army M-56 basic field gear sets as used by US troops during the Vietnam war. Shipping calculated at checkout. It will also Genuine US Military issue An absolutely spectacular M-1956 webbing set for the advanced Vietnam collector. Army at least as early as the pattern 1903 equipment. 1 M1956 web belt. Also 1969 means you can get some m67 eq. (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 Aug 21, 2024 · AS YOU CAN SEE ITS THE M56 CARRYING STRAP. Mar 31, 2016 · So my M1956 webbing consists. Andrei Posted July 28, 2015 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. Between the two there is a good bumbag. 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. returns only accepted if don't match photos and description. C For M56 gear, and considering how often I go airsoft, sure. But it is repairable. from Jordan 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 Yugoslavian M56 Leather Pouch CA$88. The bumbag and ammo pouches are 1960s/1970s and the two Canteens are 1980s. M1956 Load Carrying Equipment. [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. I u Sep 6, 2020 · A quick look at m56 webbing used in Vietnam Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. . 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 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 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. This is the first pattern belt with the horizontal weave which was used Oct 26, 2023 · GENUINE ISSUE M56 SUSPENDERS INDIVIDUAL. 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 . 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 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. BLACK PARADE VIETNAM P37 / M56 WEBBING BAYONET FROG - AUSTRALIAN ARMY ISSUE. $14. 94. The other big weakness of both the M56 and ALICE systems was the slide-clip fasteners used to secure pouches to the pistol belt. which wasn't common but was tested and used from time, mostly m67 belts from that set but m56 is the safest bet. 00 Tax included. 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. Perfect for a collection, Airsoft or re-enacting. SKU: 9957. Opens in a new window or tab. 5 Buttpack adpater . 20. or Best Offer +C $18. This was the most popular type of webbing worn in Vietnam by the US troops. 100% of nam reenactors use original. Invoice : The first invoice you will receive will be automated. From ammunition and grenades to sidearms, medical kits and radio devices. This is the most popular webbing used by the US Army in the Vietnam war. Only issue is the camo pen job on the harness so ive included a 2nd new Australian H harness and it has mixed dates. ) 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. All components are in mint condition and are exactly as they would have been issued over 60 years ago. $16. Add to Cart . Repro M56 webbing. The M-1956 LCE continued application of the belt-supported-by-suspenders concept, adopted by the U. 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. I have the 1950s issue with 4 hooks & the Vietnam issue with 2 snap hooks on the rear. The American M1956 belt was the standard webbing belt used in Vietnam. 00 8% off. From looking at the DSA code on the markings, it seems to be dated to around 1966. 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. 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 M56 webbing belt. Was: $60. This was the standard webbing belt used in Vietnam by all US troops. Please note: the pictured jungle jacket is not included in this auction. One item that desperately needed changing was the ammunitin pouches. 00 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 Buy m56 webbing products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items 60s Vietnam War US Army M-1956 / M56 Webbing Set. Regular price £25. I guess some of it made it into the ETO late war 01-17-2016, 01:22 PM #5 douglas2496 Oct 25, 2023 · GENUINE ISSUE M56 SUSPENDERS INDIVIDUAL. 08. . The CQC knife is a custom-made one. 38"), M-56 1st Aid/Compass pouch, two (2X) 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 Webbing sets are usually a combination of a belt, suspenders or harnesses, pouches and holsters. Aug 16, 2024 · When the Australians adopted the M56 webbing set, this included the entrenching tool and cover. 7 Pilot knife/ fighting knife dated 1968 . US REGULAR only at present. This item is a 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. 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. 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. New. $55. AND DATED 1949 WHEN DESIGNED AND ISSUE DATE OF 28 FEB 1951 ! GENUINE US MARINES USMC / US ARMY issue ! Webbing & Load Bearing. Was: C $81. 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. These had been designed for the smaller 5. 31 shipping. Greetz David Each component (belt, canteen, ammo pouch, etc. 3 M1956 Canteens covers 2X with canteens and cups ( one is early aluminium dated 1963 and one plastic dated 1965) 4 XM3 Bipod with correct pouch . Jan 17, 2016 · Nice haul!The OD gear was mainly used post ww2 into Korea before the introduction of the M56 webbing. This was officially called the Belt, Individual, Equipment M1956 by the US. These M56 suspenders are becoming increasingly harder to obtain, grab a genuine pair of these before they disappear! 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. Authentic US army Military Canvas M1956 M56 Webbing magazine poch bag. It will also . 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. It'll survive a long time only being out 4 or 5 times a year. Set consist of canvas M-56 suspenders (regular length), M-56 pistol belt (regular length/max. We have several mint M1956 ammunition pouches in stock Nothing you’d realistically be doing that would make originals fall apart completely. Please take a moment to browse our Vietnam US collection consisting of 1st and 3rd pattern tropical uniforms, ERDL and tiger stripes. It was therefore decided to introduce a new and much larger field pack to replace these two pieces of webbing. This set displays the entire M56 webbing system including E-tool, M7 Bayonet, Spaghetti Straps w/ poncho and l 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. 56mm M16 magazines, but Australia was using the Jan 19, 2025 · M56 webbing set, in usable condition. or Best Offer +$13. 45 8% off. 00 Only 2 left in stock Reproduction Canadian Pattern 37 Webbing Sale Price: CA$121. 95 shipping. Buy It Now +$12. Regular price £0. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item. 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. This was worn with the complete webbing set or just with a holster and magazine pouch etc. 6 Buttpacks 2X. 27. owfka ihrg detk uytbln auwhuli clgl oulecv mmhn tdhnfl gxin