USMC M-1955 Flak Jacket Fragmentation, Early Issue, Armor Plates-READ

This jacket looks to be created early in time for the Vietnam war. As you can see by pictures it could tell some stories if it could talk. Zipper pull is gone and it has some stains and wear issues. Heavy piece of protection. Plates look in good shape for age. No returns on this piece so please ask questions if ya have them.