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    Woodlands Survival Vest/Extraction Harness

    filupe
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    Post by filupe Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:37 am

    This one has me at a loss - very well made with quality materials but no labels anywhere or stampings. I suspect some sort of USAF survival vest but doesn't tally up with anything I'm familiar with ...

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    I'm assuming the heavy duty, spring loaded snap buckles prevalent on military type restraint harnesses would be employed at the end of these long straps

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    Any further information on this vest would be appreciated ...
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    Post by warren smith Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:05 pm

    aws medic vest (older model with alice webbing in back.)

    http://awsin.com/proddetail.asp?prod=52373

    as used by aircrew medics (in black). (don't know why, but a lot of USACAPOC soldiers were using it)
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    Post by filupe Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:16 pm

    Mr. Smith,

    Many, many thanks for that!

    Cheers!
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    Post by nkomo Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:15 pm

    warren smith wrote:aws medic vest (older model with alice webbing in back.)

    http://awsin.com/proddetail.asp?prod=52373

    as used by aircrew medics (in black). (don't know why, but a lot of USACAPOC soldiers were using it)
    Mr. Smith is 100% correct! Nice piece, Filupe.


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