FSBE 2 RRS-V

Pics of my recently acquired FSBE 2 issued RRS-V (Rhodesian Reconaissance Vest) made by Eagle Industries 2004.

Unfortunately no tags other than the old green tag. No idea as to what it means.

Buckle is dated 2004 and are National Molding buckles as opposed to ITW Nexus buckles which are used in the newer stuff.

Comparison between civilian 2007 version on the left and FSBE 2 issued 2004 versio on the right. Notice the color difference.

And loaded with ammo pouches, frag pouches, hydration carrier and admin pouch (all FSBE 2 issued).

Different config, but with MBSS back plate and MAP (all FSBE 2 issued).

Another score!

Yesterday evening, I closed a deal to buy a 2004 FSBE II issued RRS-V. This means it's in the old coyote brown color, the rare one and therefore worth more. I got a pretty good deal I think. Definitely worth it.

I was talking to the seller, who also happens to collect FSBE II stuff and I learned a lot from him. I am now worried that some of my newer edition stuff might be fake. But then again, all the stuff I got was either from military guys or collectors. So I guess it should be all legit.

Earlier this week I got some other stuff in as well from Canada.

2004 issued SAW pouch

2007 issued shotgun shell panel

issued FROG hood