Just braid them together like any line (rope, etc.). That's how the GI's did it.
In some regions in RVN US tankers used to install "zippers" in their jungle boots, thus any spare bootlaces became excess...and for those men that wanted to make bracelets...the laces became available. They just braided them together, like any rope or piece of string. Note: Grunts didn't usually utilize "zippers" in their jungle boots because the zipper got muddy & wouldn't function.
Not everyone who served during the era of the Vietnam War went to Vietnam. Some remained in cantonment. Some participated in other military actions during this era (e.g., the occupation of the Dominican Republic, etc.). Some were stationed in other countries in support of operations in Vietnam. "Vietnam-era veteran" refers to them.
You are a Vietnam Era Veteran but not a Vietnam War Veteran
Two things that have changed since the Vietnam era are communications and the cost of living.
He is a Vietnam Era Veteran.
'61-'75.
He was the leader of North Vietnam.
The Vietnam War 'era' was 1961 to 1975.
'55-'75.
The address of the Canby Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial is: 113 Nw 3Rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013-3701
No. The draft law has never been successfully challenged, and no court has ever ruled that the Vietnam-era draft was unconstitutional.
He/She is a Veitnam Era Veteran.