(DR70027) Viet Cong Scout "Linh" $34.98

The Viet Nam Cong San ('Viet Cong') began as a loose group of approximately 10,000 former communist troops stranded in South Vietnam following the French Indochina War of the 1950's. These were considered to be one of the most effective civilian guerrilla forces in modern history. Viet Cong were typically local guerrillas, operating in the vicinity of their own villages as 'farmer by day, soldier by night'. Female Viet Cong soldiers were referred by the local villagers as 'Long-haired Army'.

The Chicom made aluminum water canteen.

Woven straw conical hat usually worn in the field.

Linh's checkered scarf, which also served as a towel.

The long handled ChiCom cylindrical head with collar grenades. A two-pocket grenade pouch with belt loops for attachment to the combat belt is also provided.

The 'Ho Chi Minh' scandals made from old rubber tires for soles and cloth or rubber for fasteners. When these materials were unavailable, imported rubber or plastic shoes were also used.

The Viet Cong guerrilla's pajama 'uniform'.

M1 was the most popular rifle for the VCs and was usually bought from the Vietnames Government.