Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely pair of Tiger Stripe uniform trousers! There are more than 25 patterns of Tigerstripe but the most sought after by collectors, is the gold Advisor Sparse pattern (ADS). Another is the John Wayne Dense pattern (JWD). The JWD pattern is so named because it was used in John Wayne's movie, 'The Green Berets'. The uniforms in the film were made from material that was bought in Vietnam and shipped back to the States for manufacture.

It is easy to understand how this pattern got its name from its bold black stripes, which mimic those of a tiger. The combination of green, brown and black stripes provided near perfect camouflage for a jungle environment with its light and shade. It was made using a screen-printing process, which is why it can sometimes appear smudged. The pattern was adapted from the black and green "Lizard pattern", used by the French during their war in Indochina.

This camouflage was much in demand during the Vietnam war and was worn by elite units such as US Special Forces, US Navy Seals and USMC advisors amongst others. Even war correspondents and photographers, including the famous British photographer Tim Page, sported Tigerstripes.

This pair of camouflage fatigue trousers is offered in very good condition, and features the "John Wayne Dense Pattern" of the Tiger stripe camouflage, one of the rarest patterns. The pants are marked A-S (Asian Small) on a tag along the waist. They are complete and in lovely condition.

Comes ready for further research and display!

Approximate Measurements:-
Waist: 14"
Inseam: 27"