1965 US Air Force OG-107 Field Jacket - Vietnam War -
This is a US Army field jacket as used during the Vietnam war. Of
sateen construction. Four pocket design. With a built-in hood.
Dated 1965. Small, leather squares provide a base to support the draw
strings. Exposed green plastic buttons secure the top pockets. The collar is rounded which is a
characteristic of the USAAF jackets.
A white tag is sewn unto the jacket. It provides a wide variety of information
such as the date of manufacturing, the manufacturer's name, color, material, etc.
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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 jacket still retains the original manufacturer tag. Manufactured by the John Ownbey Co. Inc.
The Buttons are provided in the inside of the jacket as a means to secure the liner.
Coat, Man's, Wind Resistant
Sateen Cotton and Nylon, OG 107
MIL-C-4883C (USAF)
8405-753-6198
Med Reg
John Ownbey Co. Inc.
DSA-100-965 2 Sept 1965
Dry Clean Only
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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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