Original U.S. Vietnam War 5th Special Forces Group Airborne Green Beret - Pre-1967 - Size 7 ⅝ ZB 26-ZB 30 With only the one "surviving"

With only the one "surviving" example in a Carbine form previously known finding a full size example was a great surprise

This example is still in the original configuration

A very similar Spontoon with the same crowned leaping horse engraving is illustrated in SWORDS AND BLADES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by George C

A lovely Example ready for further research and display

Original U.S. Vietnam War 5th Special Forces Group Airborne Green Beret - Pre-1967 - Size 7 ⅝ ZB 26-ZB 30 With only the one "surviving"Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a beauty! A lovely, issued Rifle Green Special Forces beret. This example shows signs of honest wear and use and is present without any extensive damage. The flash on the front is for the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Only those personnel who were assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are authorized to wear this flash, which is placed on the green beret so that it is positioned