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Country of Origin:
United States of America
First adopted in 1956 by the United States to replacing the aging WW2-era patterns of load bearing equipment, the M-1956 system reflected the mindset of the new Pentatomic Army in the age of NATO. The drew backs of the previous M-1936/44 systems included difficulty in adjustments, modularity, and a difficulties of supplying for the variety of weapon systems, including the M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, M3 Grease Guns, and BAR. With the advent of the new M-14 battle rifle, which was undergoing the final phases of testing in 1957-1959, the US military recognized urgent need for a new webbing system, to both accomodate for the new weapon and draw on lessons learned over 20 years of fielding the M-1936/44. Ditched all around were the "lift-the-dot" closures, OD3/OD7 colorways, and difficult belt adjustments. The M-1956 saw a standardization to an OG-107 colorway, standard issue suspenders (something that has cause great headache during the Second World War with supply), and the inclusion of a buttpack of a buttpack for sustainment. Additionally, magazine pouches were developed specifically for the new M-14 magazines, followed shortly by longer pouches developed for the M-16 as America's involvement in the Indochina conflict intensified. The first aid pouches were also reshaped to also serve as a secondary role as a compass carrier. With these basic parts in mind, the look of a US infantryman was forever changed for the new "black boot" army - something that would carry US forces through the Vietnam War. Even as the M-1967 Nylon system was slowly adopted in the latter years of the Vietnam War, M-1956 saw widespread usage throughout the US military until being finally phased out in 1973 by the new ALICE LC-1 system.
M-1956 shovel carriers were slowly crept into service during the Vietnam War, with a similar design theory to the older M-1943 entrenching tool carrier, but with the inclusion of hook points for a bayonet scabbard. These utilitarian shovel carriers also include a simple ALICE style clip at the rear, allowing them to attach easily to the M-1956 system or rucksack in true modular fashion.
These are a must have for re-enactors, collectors, or those looking to give a tried and true piece of geniune milsurp a new adventure!
All are graded as very serviceable and clean Grade 1s!
All prices are in United States Dollars (USD). We ship internationally!
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This product is in "Military Surplus Condition". Please refer to our Shipping and Returns Policy for details.
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