USGI Olive Drab 40mm Grenade Vest Size:Medium May have unit patches on

May have unit patches on shoulders

Content:100% Nylon

Does not include Fire Retardant

Weight: Approx 650g

Dual access to main compartment (lid with clips & zippered bottom)

USGI Olive Drab 40mm Grenade Vest Size:Medium May have unit patches onThe Vietnam War bought in a whole new war to launch grenades at the enemy in the form of the standalone M79 or the rifle mounted M203 launcher. It was common to have a man in a section as a grenadier toting nothing but a 'thumper' and dozens of different 40mm grenades. There were bandoliers at the time but these weren't ideal to draw from in a hurry let alone the snagging in the bush they could cause. Eventually the military designed and started