Original U.S. Vietnam War Early 1964 Model Lightweight Rucksack with Welded Aluminum Frame by ECT Corporation - Dated 1971 Fusee Spring & Cover which actually is correct for

which actually is correct for some of the production

as they were often removed and the leather did not fare well over the years

The pants are in great shape

which shows a tiny bit of oxidation

and served as a flank security and reconnaissance element for the 4th Armored Division

Original U.S. Vietnam War Early 1964 Model Lightweight Rucksack with Welded Aluminum Frame by ECT Corporation - Dated 1971 Fusee Spring & Cover which actually is correct forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful, genuine Lightweight Rucksack Frame with the correct lower rucksack. This model 1964 version features welded aluminum construction with wraparound tabs on strap loops. The model 1966 version would be made from riveted aluminum instead of welded, and the tabs would then be eliminated on the next frame modification introduced in 1968. This example has a 1971 dated rucksack. The frame is complete