Skin of the Nueport Fighter Plane from the Marion Overend crash.
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Skin of the Nueport Fighter Plane from the Marion Overend crash.

While visiting an American airfield on the western front Marion Overend was offered a ride in a Nueport fighter. Shortly after take off the aircraft spun violently out of control striking the ground killing Marion and severly injuring the pilot.
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver
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Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

The Colt Model 1878 revolvers were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They found use as sidearms for law enforcement and military personnel. This model is known as the "Constabulary" with enlarged trigger guard.
Viet Cong Spike Board Booby Trap
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Viet Cong Spike Board Booby Trap

This actual Spike Board /Punji Stick was removed from the field and returned to the United Sates by Colonel Edward King. While serving in Vietnam Col King worked on both the Chu Hoi and Kit Carson Programs

WW1 Uniform Jackets 36th Infantry Division
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WW1 Uniform Jackets 36th Infantry Division

The 36th Infantry Division, also known as the "Texas Division," was a unit of the United States Army that served during World War I. The division was composed primarily of National Guard units from Texas and Oklahoma
Operation Igloo White Sensor
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Operation Igloo White Sensor

"Igloo White" was the codename for a covert electronic warfare and sensor system employed by the United States during the Vietnam War. The program aimed to monitor and interdict the movement of North Vietnamese.
The Famous M1 Helmet
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The Famous M1 Helmet

The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military during World War II and continued to see service into the Vietnam War. It is one of the most iconic and widely recognized military helmets in history. Here are key features and a