Original U.S. Vietnam War River Rat Patrol Boat Modified Mitchell Maple Leaf Pattern Vest Military Flare Guns The PIAT was designed in

The PIAT was designed in response to the British Army's need for a more effective hand-held infantry anti-tank weapon

This wonderful example clearly having been kept either as a reference sample or on display may very well have never been fired

etc) of the “iron mounted” rifles was made of iron rather than brass

Barresl retain nearly all of what appears to be their original blue

this is an exceptional wartime coat that gives one heck of a silhouette when worn

Original U.S. Vietnam War River Rat Patrol Boat Modified Mitchell Maple Leaf Pattern Vest Military Flare Guns The PIAT was designed inOriginal Item: One of a kind. This vest is a modified Vietnam Special Forced Mitchell Maple leaf camouflage pattern reversible jacket that was modified into a vest. This type of modification was common for River Rat Patrol Boat crew members in order to deal with the heat of the jungle and sun. Overall condition is excellent, with functional snaps and some interesting modifications such as a large pocket on the back and pockets around the front. Size