Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines and has very ornate brass

and has very ornate brass Dragon menuki (grip decorations)

The Rifle itself has a lovely worn bright patina

In German speaking countries the term is not immediately associated with the Wehrmacht as it is in English speaking nations

9 Feb 1942-16Mar 1942

Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines and has very ornate brassOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. In 1953, the Type A 3 OBA began to replace the Type A 2 OBA. It was a closed circuit, self contained gadget. Oxygen generated by chemicals in a canister could be inhaled for around 60 minutes, the effective time limit of the oxygen supply, independent of the surrounding atmosphere. Head straps, a set of plastic eyepieces, a speaking diaphragm, and a rubber mouthpiece were all included with the Type A 3 OBA's