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US Air Force Jacket CWU-7/P
The Vietnam war saw the begining of a new era in the development of the combat
uniform. Lighter materials, which were tear resistant and provided better
ventilation were employed.
The item featured on this page is an Air Force field jacket.
The design of the jacket consists of four pocket construction. heavy cotton/nylon material.
Gray color snaps are used to secure the flaps of the pockets. The zipper is made of
brass.
The jacket retains the original white tag with white letters. The tag reads as follows:
Jacket Intermediate Cold Weather CWU-7/P
MIL-J-38183A (USAF)
Size small
Stock No. 8415-768-4107
Contract No. DSA-100-4132
Willis & Geiger Inc.
Launder or dry clean
Do not subject to heat in excess of 200 F
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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.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my US uniform worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is
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.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated
to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military antiques and
collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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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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