GI Vietnam Era Canvas ST-138/PRC-25 Radio Backpack

USGI ST-138/PRC-25 Backpack For PRC-25 and PRC-77 Radios

 Rare U.S. Vietnam Era ST-138 PRC-25 Radio Backpack Harness. The harness is made from cotton canvas with metal slats and straps to hook the radio onto the backpack. Adjustable padded shoulder straps and padding built into the backpack make carrying heavy loads more comfortable.

 The cotton duck ST-138 electrical equipment harness was designed to allow the PRC-25 radio to be carried on the operator’s back. The radio was supported by a pair of metal braces and fastened to the harness by two retaining straps. Though issuance of the ST-138 continued with the PRC-25's successor; the PRC-77, the metal packboard was used if the radio’s KY-38 encryption device also needed to be carried.

FSN: 5820-892-8094

Condition: New Old Stock