Original U.S. Vietnam War 1966 Model Lightweight Rucksack Frame With 1971-Dated Rucksack Field Gear Their purpose was to maintain

Their purpose was to maintain order and discipline

1944 edition of the Camden Courier-Post

The ends of many of the fingers have also become darker and stiff

leaving an outline that can be seen in the tropical camouflage

It is not held in place by the elastic band though an original one should be easy to source

Original U.S. Vietnam War 1966 Model Lightweight Rucksack Frame With 1971-Dated Rucksack Field Gear Their purpose was to maintainOriginal Item: Only One Frame Available. This is a beautiful, genuine Lightweight Rucksack Frame with matching rucksack. This model 1966 version features a riveted construction with wraparound tabs on strap loops. The tabs would be eliminated on the next frame modification introduced in 1968. The frame is complete with correct shoulder straps, upper and lower back straps, and buckle tabs for attaching cargo straps, which are not present. This example