View Full Version : What is this Load-bearing vest?
eslon5572
08-04-2009, 12:08 AM
Hi all, I have a load bearing vest, but I am not sure what it is. It has no markings on it at all. Based on the size of the pouches, I would guess that it is for 7.62 NATO Bren or 30 round FAL magazines.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x271/backinblack5572/100_0028.jpg
[Edit: Patch identified]
Thanks in advance
Soldat_Américain
08-04-2009, 12:32 AM
I need more photos of the LBE...it's not a vest. The patch in Specialist(E4) US Army, looks like something you got out of a bucket at a surplus store...the patch not the LBE.
eslon5572
08-04-2009, 01:19 AM
Oh, its specialist, thanks. I thought the patch looked familiar, too...guess that's why. I got it from a friend, but i'm not sure where he got it from, very well may have been surplus. I'll try to get some more pics of the LBE tomorrow.
TallGuy
08-04-2009, 02:04 AM
The vest is Swedish.
eslon5572
08-04-2009, 04:27 AM
So, it's Swedish, huh? Thanks! Still, it seems kinda tall for Ak4/G3 magazines, though. you wouldn't happen to know what model or anything would you?
Found one on ebay, too
http://cgi.ebay.com/swedish-sweden-military-army-belt-suspenders-pouches_W0QQitemZ200369314659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea6f11b63&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Also, I am seeing a small three crown marking on the inside of the back part on mine
TallGuy
08-04-2009, 04:32 AM
Stridssele M/59.
Stridssele means combat harness.
eslon5572
08-04-2009, 04:54 AM
great, thanks a lot!
supercontra
08-08-2009, 08:59 PM
Used for the 9mm Carl Gustav SMG 36rd magazines
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