Original U.S. Korean War Experimental T-52-1 Body Armor Vest Nylon with Snaps Multi Nation Flags and the original edge trim

and the original edge trim is present

probably from moisture variations over the years

The included leather scabbard does appear to be a solid WWII era made example and was more than likely made from scrap leather that was found

about a half of the way through wartime production

and 52nd Companies of the 5th Marine Regiment taken Parris Island

Original U.S. Korean War Experimental T-52-1 Body Armor Vest Nylon with Snaps Multi Nation Flags and the original edge trimOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce set of ARMOR, VEST, NYLON T 52 1 dating to the 1950s, likely an experimental example as there is very little reference to this set. The Army was experimenting with different materials across the vest, resulting in the T 52, T 52 1, T 52 2, and T 52 3. This set, the T 52 1, saw field testing in Korea in mid 1952. The set is marked Size Medium. The stamping inside the vest reads: MEDIUM ARMOR, VEST,