Original South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Airborne Beret - Size 55 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The chin strap is complete

The chin strap is complete and functional

This was their way of expressing their admiration for the uncommon courage of their combat crews

obtained valuable information regarding the enemy's disposition

Construction of the first 558-1 began in 1946 and was completed in January 1947

Original South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Airborne Beret - Size 55 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The chin strap is completeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice standard maroon Airborne Beret, as used during the Vietnam War by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. It has a very nice embroidered cap badge on the front, showing the correct parachute in the middle, with a "Wing" wreath. There is a size 55 stamped on the back of the leather guard behind the badge. Most likely this is a standard NATO issued Beret, as used by the U. S., U. K., France, and many