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IJA officers wearing body armour pose for a picture, China, date unknown; different sources say 1931, 1932 or 1937. The IJA issued body armour in the early 30's and in WW2. Does
Hillebrand Rifles - Brewster Body Armor — the first effective bullet proof armor developed for the US Army, 1917. Named after the designer, Dr. Guy Otis Brewster, it provided protection against common
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