When exactly did the Vietnamese Army get its signature pith helmet? When did they design it? How long has it been in service from? - Quora
Mannie Gentile: Combat Helmets of the 20th Century: Vietnam, National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) combat sun helmet (c.1968)
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