Original U.S. Vietnam War Captured North Vietnamese Army “Hanoi Made” Two Pocket Lightweight Rucksack US Civil War The scabbard is faintly marked

The scabbard is faintly marked on the front

and the side of the barrel is marked with serial number 263

This particular example was manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company and is clearly marked on one side of the blade: RH - PAL MADE IN USA - 35 and U

Army's principal sidearm

but generally always comes with an all steel scabbard with the characteristic two loops one for each side

Original U.S. Vietnam War Captured North Vietnamese Army “Hanoi Made” Two Pocket Lightweight Rucksack US Civil War The scabbard is faintly markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. As with most NVA weapons and equipment, they were supplied by China and the Soviet Union. However, not all of their equipment was supplied by their Communist allies, they had their own in country made items and theyre often referred to as being Hanoi Made. This rucksack is a solid example of a Hanoi made one. This beautiful 2 pocket design was brought home by an American soldier after his rotation in Vietnam. The