M56 suspenders U. M56 suspenders. I've seen collectors with these suspenders "reversed" as well (the front straps look like they were put on wrong) but, again if you play with the rear loop you can straighten it out. The M1956 belt was initially produced with a ball-type buckle, however from 1967 it was also available with a quick-release ‘Davis’ T-slot fastener. 1. Buy It Now +$9. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The development of the H back design cotton M1956 suspenders began in 1954 with the Quarter Master Corps experimental EX-54 load carrying system. 11 Items . The cotton field pack adapter strap assembly attaches to the M56 suspenders which allow the butt pack to be worn on the back, rather than on the pistol belt. Which would be the most common bits of gear Marines would use. $39. At around 1966 when Army's supply route was in contact pretty easily, most Marines seen having M56 H suspenders whereas new replacement are still seen with old M41. Original GI Vietnam Extra Long M-1956 H Suspenders Rare find! U. Add to cart Usgi Suspenders; M1945 Suspenders; Camo Suspenders; M56 Suspenders; USA Suspenders; Tactical Suspenders; Vietnam Special Forces Uniform; Molle Suspenders; Suspenders Tactical; Vietnam Trousers; Multicam Suspenders; South Vietnam Uniform Nov 9, 2012 · I found M56 suspenders for around 30 bucks, but getting the other stuff might be a pain. Attach the two attaching straps of the carrier to the suspenders by passing each one through the web keeper on the top of the padded portion of the suspenders; then pass each strap through the metal loops located at the bottom edge of the front of the padded portion of the suspenders and back over the top of the web keeper; then fasten the Sturdy green straps and wide shoulder pads. Up for sale are 3 M56 suspenders 2 have clip back straps 1 has hook back straps All very good shape and working order Willing to split up if need be Mar 20, 2012 · From what I have been able to determine the contract appears to be from FY1965. Used and abused, lots of wear and tear and some repairs and stains. These pouches Authentic Belgian M56 Suspenders Individual Equipment Harness HStrap OD Green Military Surplus Uniform Field Gear Belgium M1956 M-56 (59) $ 19. M56 webbing suspenders, standard issue to the US troops in the Vietnam war. $6. From £40. Government issue M-1956 model H type suspendersIssued through the Korean war and Vietman war. S. Currently we have both 1st pattern with the "4 wire hooks" and 2nd pattern suspenders. Condition: New Unissued Surplus Feb 11, 2011 · This belt is tough and it is quite heavy when weighted down with equipment. Apr 4, 2025 · Up for sale is an Authentic Belgian M56 Suspenders Individual Equipment Harness HStrap OD Green Military Surplus Uniform Field Gear Belgium M1956 M-56. Free shipping Original M1956 Suspenders Field Pack. M-56 Field Suspenders: Regular Length (R). These are dated 1969 and are in unissued condition M56 Suspenders. It was also common practice to secure the separate suspender halves with a grenade ring or piece of wire / tape. S M56 Field Suspenders, Vietnam Belgian M1956 Field Suspenders, similar to the U. Early Vietnam US Army M1956 H-Pattern Suspenders 1st Pat 1962 Size Regular RARE! Get the best deals on M1956 Suspenders when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Height Up to 68 inches. gunner Posted February 6, 2009 Original Item: The M-1956 Lightweight Load-Carrying Individual Equipment Belt Suspenders were standard equipment for the USGI during the Vietnam War. Military Specification MIL-B-40158. com. Full Metal Jacket, LLC INSTAGRAM @FULLMETALJACKETLLC PHONE (703) 683 3795 Up for sale are 3 M56 suspenders 2 have clip back straps 1 has hook back straps All very good shape and working order Willing to split up if need be You're viewing: Vietnam Era M1956 Canvas/Nylon Suspenders, 73’dated NOS $ 29. Please Note - different variations and color schemes may be sent. Jun 21, 2007 · The H-shaped harness is an M1956 suspender and used in the Vietnam-era until replaced by the similar but nylon M1967 gear in the late 1960's. "Regular" is a very polite way of saying "short". 33. Add to cart Quick view. These replica M56 suspenders have all the features of the originals including shoulders are padded and four straps are all adjustable to fit various body lengths. Gear -M1 helmet -M56 suspenders -M44 suspenders -M56 ammo pouch -M56 compass pouch -M56 canteen -M56 belt -M36 belt -M36 canteen Weapon -M16A1 -M1 garand -M1918 BAR -M1911 -M2 Carbine -M79 -M4 Bayonet -M1 Garand bayonet M1956 Suspenders 2nd pattern. [2] The M-1956 "Belt, Individual Equipment" or pistol belt differed little in form and function from the M-1936 pistol belt and would accommodate any of the pouches and equipment that would mount on the M-1936 belt. The hooks on the ends of the straps hook into a regular M56 belt & pouches with eyelets and can be fully adjusted on your front and back. These webbing suspenders fasten onto the M56 belt and field pack to support the M56 load carrying webbing set. 38"), M-56 1st Aid/Compass pouch, two (2X) American M1956 Suspenders Field Pack. 00 USD. Get the best deals for M56 Suspenders at eBay. Out of the two suspenders I've mentioned, which one is better? For me personally, the LBV styled ones from London Bridge Trading has been very comfortable. Army Shade 7 cotton canvas "Suspenders, Individual Equipment Belt" (also designated "Suspenders, Field Pack, Combat, M-1956") were manufactured in Regular (FSN 8465-577-4922), Long (FSN 8465-577-4923), and X-Long (FSN 8465-823-7231) lengths to United States military specification MIL-S-40160. These are made for dudes under 5'8". Genuine US issue. 95. 50 USD. The olive drab U. What we’re most excited about are the M56 Universal Ammo Pouches. FREE shipping Mar 13, 2010 · They are M1944 and are NOT sewn incorrectly, you need to feed the snap hook through the loop on the other suspender and pull the strap all the way through. These are new made reproduction US Army M-56 basic field gear sets as used by US troops during the Vietnam war. Reviews View All Reviews. Apr 7, 2015 · so I have three 2nd pattern M1956 ammo pouches, two canteens (1942 and 1963 with cups 1943 and 1952 covers dated 1959 and 1960) then a 60's etool and carrier (with pick) and early M7 bayonet and 1945 M8A1 scabbard, m56 suspenders, two m1961 buttpacks (one named) a m1956 buttpack adapter and a canvas compass pouch and a 60's web belt (date unknown) Vietnam 60s US Army USGI M67 Davis Belt, M56 Suspenders & First Aid Pouch MEDIUM. $91. Correct 2 snap hooks and 2 alloy hooks. Because of this was very uncommon for a soldier to have a complete set of it, when he was being issued gear chances are his unit had (for example) a box of M1956 belts, a box of M1956 ammo pouches, a box of M1956 suspenders, and a box of LLCE/M1967 canteen covers. Dec 30, 2021 · I've read on forums that the H harness is best for distributing weight and comfort, however, there are two types of H harnesses: M1956 and the M1967. The suspenders hold the M-61 belt with snap fasteners. 4. Up for sale are 3 M56 suspenders 2 have clip back straps 1 has hook back straps All very good shape and working order Willing to split up if need be Elevate your gear setup with the Belgium M56 Cotton Field Suspenders. 50. Up for sale are 3 M56 suspenders 2 have clip back straps 1 has hook back straps All very good shape and working order Willing to split up if need be Authentic USGI Military Vietnam War issue H suspenders, dated 1960s, NSN 8465-577-4922. NSN 8465-577-4922 Regular size, height under 66 inches Used, all hardware is in good, serviceable condition Authentic, dated early 1960's "H" type, original Vietnam War Nov 15, 2021 · Put together the stuff I needed in my eBay cart and it’s about 170, but luckily I can makes offers on some of the stuff, and maybe get the shipping cost down. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Free shipping + ^ K 1 Z & U *] 4 I w. Suspenders of this type stood up well in combat and they are equally good for peacetime use in hiking and camping. Set consist of canvas M-56 suspenders (regular length), M-56 pistol belt (regular length/max. Sponsored. approx. The X-shaped harness is probably an M1945 suspender used for the M45 packs and used in Korea, the 2 ammo pouches in the pics are also M1956 webbing and the belt looks to be an M1961 USMC belt, all The Military Surplus Belgian M56 Field Suspenders help you carry gear and keeps your pants up. C M41s aparently were not much appreciated when in real ac Belgian Military M56 Suspenders Individual Equipment Harness HStrap Belgium M-56. Tell Friend Categories Original M1956 Suspenders Field Pack. Which if I am not mistaken dates late 50's early 60's. USGI M56 Suspenders, Second Pattern, Regular Length M56 Clear All. Shaped like a capital 'H' the M56 system better distributes weight across your shoulders than its previous counterparts. These are the much sought after “Long” version. REACH US. Perfect for the Vietman War Reenacment. These are genuine USA made vintage Equipment Belt Suspenders manufactured the 1950s and early 1960s that were supplied to Greece before the Vietnam War. These M56 suspenders are becoming increasingly harder to obtain, grab a genuine pair of these before they disappear! Belgian Military M56 Suspenders Individual Equipment Harness HStrap Belgium M-56. Show. Aug 22, 2021 · If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen me teasing some of the gear we’ve been working on! Long story short we were able to buy out most of a closing surplus store in New Mexico and oh boy are we excited. you won't get trash, but there might be some light corrosion. As these were not issued to US troops, there will not be any NSN or contract number markings The cotton field pack adapter strap assembly attaches to the M56 suspenders which allow the butt pack to be worn on the back, rather than on the pistol belt. M1956 Combat Field Pack 'Butt Pack' M1956 Butt Pack Adapter Straps. Government Vietnam issue M-1956 combat field pack suspenders, cotton H type. M1961 version with snap hooks at the end of rear straps, made in canvas and nylon. The Feb 5, 2009 · The guy on the right is wearing his Ranger Assault Carrying Kit using old m56 suspenders as shoulder straps, plus a Desert Storm vintage night camo parka. $19. Surplus M-1956 Suspenders - Long Size RARE!! Our buyer is locating more! Canvas Vietnam Era Dated M1956 Web Gear The Load Bearing Suspenders came in three lengths — Regular, Long and Extra-Long — that attached to the top row of grommets of the Individual Equipment Belt. Enter the cool-looking, heavy-duty and useful military LC-2 suspenders with metal clips that attach to the holes in the belt. US$35. Often the shovel was not worn on the m56 gear, and carried on the rucksack, or not at all, same goes for the butt pack, and more canteens or m56 pouches were added. 00 US$18. 0 . These are the very rare bigger size, EXTRA LONG for a height of 74" and over. Attaches to M1956 suspenders to attach a butt pack or any additional gear too. We also have some new ones available while supplies last. M. Original issue canvas combat suspenders from Vietnam. Aug 8, 2018 · (Including early in the conflict) Mainly M56 canteen covers, and M56 suspenders. US Army Surplus USMC Coyote MOLLE Belt w/ Suspenders. Suspenders available in both G/VG used and EXC condition. it won't flop loose if you run the suspender's rear straps between the adapter and pack. 99. They are additionally adjustable in length by means of sliding metal friction Nov 14, 2017 · The parts of the M56 set-up that were especially favoured were the Field Pack (or “Butt Pack”), as there was no ALICE replacement, and the H-shaped suspenders which are more comfortable and stable than the ALICE version. Pre-Owned. per page. But I left out some information The straps go through the web keepers on the front of the M56 suspenders, down through the metal loop and back through the web keeper. Dec 22, 2009 · This picture shows the proper setup of an M56 pack witht the adapter strap. 8: In this picture our team member is wearing a STABO extraction harness, this was used instead of the M56 Suspenders but could be used for "string" extraction by helicopters. They stayed a mixture of equipment until 1967, when they all change at once to the Army M56 gears. belgium od m56 cotton field suspenders used Rating Required Select Rating 1 star (worst) 2 stars 3 stars (average) 4 stars 5 stars (best) Name Required USGI Used M56 H-Suspenders . If you have a preference, we will try to accomodate you based on the inventory on hand. Regular size. We got ahold of a ton of M1956 webbing gear and more that goes all the way up to the 1980’s. ?! | / V 0 $ S p o n s o r e d Feb 9, 2023 · H STYLE LC1 SUSPENDERS: Lightweight regulation construction with top-quality craftsmanship for maximum durability and comfort. It looks like the best im gonna get is a decent impersonation, as full on load out seems like its gonna cost a lot of dinero. Tim 7: A single M56 Universal Ammo pouch is carried on the belt, this was often used to carry Escape & Evasion, medical or a Survival kit. Condition: New Unissued Surplus Feb 9, 2009 · go to youtube & type "Marine Corps Fortifications Dong Ha Air Base Vietnam" M14E1s with bipods & at the end of the video 2 marines the left one with Army M45 cargo & combat pack suspenders & the right with army M56U. M1956 Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch. These were designed to be used in conjucntion with a buttpack, but you can attach these directly to any belt with the M1910 hanger hook system eyes installed. (28 December 1960) 2. I have been able to account for all contracts from FY1966 through FY1973 (the last FY the M-1956 individual equipment belt suspenders were contracted for) that ended in "4817", and none of them were for individual equipment belt suspenders. **All used items are in good usable condition with plenty of use left; however The M-1956 LCE continued application of the belt-supported-by-suspenders concept, adopted by the U. View Product . Set Descending Direction. These were introduced in 1969 and . These are marked DSA-1-89-E-62 so where contracted/made in 1962. As stated, the M1941 field pack is their main issue field pack, but Marines would use ARVN rucksacks when available and sometimes lightweight and tropical Army Nylon rucksacks. Opens in a new window or tab. View as Grid List. 2 With the weight taken by the M1956 suspenders the belt was used to carry a field pack, ammunition pouches, canteen covers etc. Made from rugged polyester construction with metal hardware clips. 10 delivery. US Army Military M1956 M56 Suspenders Web Field Gear Regular 1960’s Vietnam Era. 00 shipping The M-1956 Load-Carrying-Equipment (LCE) was intended to replace all former webbing systems and became the dominant system for the War in Vietnam. Some have patches, some do not. Note the single M-14 ammo pouches and M-1910 hangers on the gear as opposed to Alice Clips. #html-body [data-pb-style=X6DIBY1]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}U. Unissued Original 1969. This is the late version of the "Suspenders, Field Pack, Combat M1956" this was made to support the combat belt heavy with ammunition and attach the combat back. Army at least as early as the pattern 1903 equipment. Made of a durable cotton webbing, these suspenders are Surplus M-1956 Suspenders – Regular Size Canvas Vietnam Era M1956 Web Gear The Load Bearing Suspenders came in three lengths — Regular, Long and Extra-Long — that attached to the top row of grommets of the Individual Equipment Belt. We inspect everything before we pack. Sort By. Sale price $106. Don’t miss out on specials and Note the WWII era M-41 Suspenders with late WWII US Army load bearing shoulder pads. 00. FACEBOOK. US Army Surplus USGI M56 H-Suspenders. Currently I have in my cart 2 60s dated canteens, m61 buttpack, 2 m56 pattern 2 ammo pouches, m56 suspenders, 1st pattern m56 first aid pouch, and a m56 shovel cover. In "regular" length. Jul 21, 2010 · Hear are two early examples from my collection, both are set up by "Heavy Hints for Light Packs" booklet. US M1936 Suspenders. So suspenders are needed. Unissued condition. Genuine US issue. Sale price $28. Mar 31, 2016 · The Marines were well known to have a jumble of WWII gear issued to them during the entire war, the newest item that they had really was the cases for the M14 Rifle magazine, the majority of Army's M56 gear was not standard issue with the 1960s era Marine Corps, the only items we can think that where after a certain point was the cases for the Jul 26, 2011 · The M41 suspenders prove useless among situations where the carry load was too heavy. Experience a comfortable fit, optimal gear accessibility, and long-lasting performance, whether you're on a mission or on an outdoor adventure. or Best Offer +$8. Condition is good to very good. DESIGNED FOR COMFORT: The H-style combat suspenders design compensates for weight distribution and load shifts, relieving pressure on your hips and pants. 00 £33 New reproduction of M56 Suspenders issued to US Army in Vietnam War. Today I will be showing you a very basic and Beginners level Introduction to the M-1956 webbing system widely seen in the Vietnam war and after! I have had First Pattern M56 Suspenders The M56 suspenders are a padded felt yoke with cotton canvas on the outside and 1" cotton webbing straps going down to connect to the belt. ILS 72. jcogmenfbhgzufdlnqljzprjyvquvfuyqrcajhjuaxypvggdpckzufpwkrcrtdzfzsskxxbcgxxcnizhij