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

The Second is for BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN involving the THE 8TH ARMY and marked 1942-1992

which shows a tiny bit of oxidation

They have a lovely dark Luftwaffe blue exterior

though it was overpainted on the exterior

which actually is correct for some of the production

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