1970 US Air Force Jungle Tunic
This is a tunic used by the US Air Force during the Vietnam war. Of poplin
construction. OG-107. 100% cotton. Four pocket design with hidden plastic green buttons.
This is the third pattern design. The tunic was issued for fighting in the jungle.
The upper pockets were placed at an angle to better facilitate access to the
contents when the soldier was wearing the full load bearing gear. The lower pockets are straight.
The patches on this uniform are theater made. One sewn to each arm. Master sergeant rank. Since the supply chain was not
as reliable as it is today, it was a fairly common practice for the soldiers to have the locals manufacture patches and
name strips.
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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.
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The uniform was issued with two sets of tags. The information contained in the
tags is very important to collectors because it explains the manufacturer's name,
date of manufacturing, color, materials used in construction, etc. There are
times when the tags fall off due to normal wear.
The tag reads as follows:
Coat, mans cotton wind resistant ripstop
Poplin OG 107 Class 1
DSA 100-70-C-0247 100% cotton
Richard Wynn Enterprises Inc
COAT, MAN'S COMBAT TROPICAL
INSTRUCTION LABEL:
1. Wear as outer garment in tropical areas.
2. Wear outside of trouisers.
3. Front closure can be opened for ventilation and should
be closed for protection against insects.
4. Sleeves are provided with adjustable cuffs to permit
sleeve to be rolled up.
5. A drain hole is provided at the bottom of each
pocket to allow water to drain out.
6. Coat can be hand laundered. Make sure all soap is
thoroughly rinsed out.
7. Cioat is made longer than normal in order that locad
carrying equipment does not cover pockets.
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The size tag reads as follows:
MEDIUM REGULAR
Chest: 37 to 41 inches
Height: 67 to 71 inches
8405-935-4708
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This Vietnam War 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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