The actual zipper slider has a broken top flap piece making it not work. The zipper is a part that can easily be replaced although the buttons work fine on this vest.
M-69 Flak Vest
Zipper and button flap.
The successor to the M-1952A , the M-69featured several improvements.
It was made of ballistic nylon with a waterproof vinyl plastic casing.
The vest included a zipper or Velcro closure and a three-quarter collar for added neck protection.
Despite being more comfortable than the M-1952A , it was still often worn unzipped by soldiers trying to stay cool.
The actual zipper slider has a broken top flap piece making it not work. The zipper is a part that can easily be replaced although the buttons work fine on this vest.
M-69 Flak Vest
Zipper and button flap.
The successor to the M-1952A , the M-69featured several improvements.
It was made of ballistic nylon with a waterproof vinyl plastic casing.
The vest included a zipper or Velcro closure and a three-quarter collar for added neck protection.
Despite being more comfortable than the M-1952A , it was still often worn unzipped by soldiers trying to stay cool.
