![An unknown soldier in Vietnam circa 1969. The writing on the back of the Flak Jacket reveals the mood of the time. The caption near the bottom of the jacket reads "Fun An unknown soldier in Vietnam circa 1969. The writing on the back of the Flak Jacket reveals the mood of the time. The caption near the bottom of the jacket reads "Fun](https://i.redd.it/etxv28kwins61.png)
An unknown soldier in Vietnam circa 1969. The writing on the back of the Flak Jacket reveals the mood of the time. The caption near the bottom of the jacket reads "Fun
![Many movies about the Vietnam War show an officer yelling at a soldier for wearing the flak jacket because it was useless. How was it in real life? Did you wear yours? - Many movies about the Vietnam War show an officer yelling at a soldier for wearing the flak jacket because it was useless. How was it in real life? Did you wear yours? -](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-4974a105e12bd73b40868f92d861e680.webp)
Many movies about the Vietnam War show an officer yelling at a soldier for wearing the flak jacket because it was useless. How was it in real life? Did you wear yours? -
![Original U.S. Vietnam War U.S.M.C. M-1955 Flak Body Armor Vest - Size – International Military Antiques Original U.S. Vietnam War U.S.M.C. M-1955 Flak Body Armor Vest - Size – International Military Antiques](https://www.ima-usa.com/cdn/shop/products/ONSV21ECC105__08.jpg?v=1636768824)
Original U.S. Vietnam War U.S.M.C. M-1955 Flak Body Armor Vest - Size – International Military Antiques
![Hay I have a question about Vietnam war gear,Would a flak vest ever be worn under the webbing? : r/Militariacollecting Hay I have a question about Vietnam war gear,Would a flak vest ever be worn under the webbing? : r/Militariacollecting](https://i.redd.it/v6inq6zd0i691.jpg)