Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, Canteen, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch Swords the barrel was cut down

the barrel was cut down to just under an inch in length

Pluckebaum enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 17

The hilt on this example is made from non-magnetic zinc alloy

starting in the early 17th century

It does have some staining and light peppering on the bright blade

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Belt With Black M1911 Holster by Bolen Lea. Products, Canteen, First Aid Pouch and Magazine Pouch Swords the barrel was cut downOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic example of an iconic belt rig worn by officers and NCOs alike during the Vietnam War! The set is in beautiful, slightly worn condition. This is a wonderful opportunity to add this ready to display rig to your collection. The M 1956 Load Carrying Equipment (LCE), also known as the Individual Load Carrying Equipment (ILCE), was developed by the U. S. Army and first issued in the early 1960s.