Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films This canvas constructed flag is

This canvas constructed flag is in great condition with minor fading and no significant damage present

This helmet is heat-lot stamped 1215 H

It is a 60 inch long piece of material cut from a Boeing-Stearman training airplane

The liner fittings have oxidation as well

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films This canvas constructed flag isOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. The Counterinsurgency Support Office was established on Okinawa in 1963 to supply clothing, weapons and equipment to Special Forces operating in Vietnam. Principally run by Ben Baker, the office issued standard and untraceable (sterile) gear as well as locally developed items such as the bolo knife, the indigenous rucksack, tiger stripe fatigues and Viet Cong style black pajamas. The SOG Bolo was sourced by Conrad B.