Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set Lewis Gun There are four versions of

There are four versions of the Gallantry Cross which have different attachment devices on the medal

It has a permanently erect wood and brass carry handle for easy extraction to refuel

There is minor age toning present on the white sections

along with the size tag of 7 1/8

Blade style: Single Edged Straight with Fuller

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment Field Set Lewis Gun There are four versions ofOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. The M 1956 Load Carrying Equipment (LCE), also known as the Individual Load Carrying Equipment (ILCE), was developed by the U. S. Army and first issued in the early 1960s. The M 1956 LCE was designed to replace the M 1945 Combat Pack, the M 1923 cartridge belt, the M 1936 pistol belt and the M 1937 BAR magazine belt. The M 1956 LCE was designed to be quickly configured, using no tools, to accommodate various