Description: RARE ORIGINAL 1964 VIETNAM WAR 1st PATTERN JUNGLE JACKET TROPICAL COMBAT COAT (SMALL-REGULAR) CONFLICT: Vietnam WarJACKET TYPE: Jungle Jacket / Tropical Combat CoatVERSION: First PatternSIZE: Small-RegularCOLOR: Olive Green, Army Shade 107MATERIAL: 5½ oz. Wind-resistant Cotton Poplin (Non-Ripstop)SPECIFICATION: MIL - C - 43199? FSN: 8405 - 082 - 5565?DSA: 1 - 2960 - 64C?YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 1964 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: United StatesAPPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS (in Inches): 17" Shoulders / 21.5" Chest / 23" Arms / 30" Overall LengthCONDITION: This classic Vietnam War 1st Pattern Jungle Jacket is in an excellent vintage condition for it age & military use. The only real issues are the presence of some black markings around the inner labels, the presence of small punctures where the insignias used to be present, and the presence of a tiny perforation at the lower back (see pictures). HISTORY: Natick Labs designed the tropical combat jacket and trousers in 1962 following a request from Army Material Command for a specialized uniform for Special Forces personnel in Vietnam. The single-breasted jacket was made from 5½ oz. wind-resistant cotton poplin in OG-107 and featured two slanted chest cargo pockets and two lower cargo pockets. The design also boasted epaulets, waist take-in tabs, pen pockets behind both chest cargo pockets and an inner gas flap that was designed to prevent chemical agents leaking through the front button closure. The tropical combat uniform was ideally suited to Vietnam because it was both lightweight and quick drying, but it's exposed pocket buttons had a tendency to get snagged in the jungle (Info from VietnamGear.com). NOTE: This jacket has been thoroughly cleaned. The attached photographs are part of the description representing the condition of the item. All sales are final. International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Price: 599.99 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-12-04T07:16:28.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Featured Refinements: Vietnam Jacket
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
