US Air Force Class "A" Tunic - Vietnam War -
The United States Air Force played a pivital role during the Vietnam conflict.
The Air Force dress uniforms of that period closely ressembles the ones used
today.
The sample featured here is representative of the late 60's. The tunic is dark
blue and has four pockets. The awards and insignia are worn on the upper left
brest while the name tag is worn on the right side.
The insignia below consists of a pilot's badge, paratrooper qualification and several
ribbons including Vietnam service.
The US emblem is worn on the on the right collar tab. All the buttons in the
uniform have the air force emblem as portrayed on the picture on the bottom right.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for US military uniforms employed.
during the Vietnam war. The uniforms covered include combat and dress types. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
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reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the military uniforms in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The rank insignia are worn on the shoulder tabs. In this case the person is a second
liutenant.
This WWI US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other military US uniforms of the Vietnam war, you can do so by going
to our US uniforms of the Vietnam war
identification guide.
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