Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a field used “jungle jacket” attributed to a member of the 1st Special Forces Command, known only by his rank and name; Sergeant Adams. The uniform his a mixture of both subdued and color insignia and was most likely worn while he was inside the wire.
All of the Tropical Combat Uniforms shared several basic characteristics. The coat consisted of two slant pockets on the chest and two lower bellows pockets. Each of these pockets closed with two buttons and the coat had a button front closure.
The first pattern jungle fatigues were adopted in 1963 and were made of 5.5 ounce cotton poplin dyed Army Shade Olive Green 107 or "OG-107". The pattern is easily distinguishable as the coat and the pants had "exposed" buttons. The coat featured the standard pocket lay out, but the closure buttons were not covered. The jungle fatigue coat also had shoulder epaulets, side take up tabs, and an integrated gas flap that could be buttoned internally to better cover the neck and prevent chemical / gas agents from entering through the front button closure.
In August 1964, the Army Materiel Command ordered a revision to the jungle fatigue design. They found that the exposed buttons had a tendency to snag on brush, and addressed this issue. The buttons on the coat and pants were covered, but the epaulets, side take up tabs, and gas flap were retained. The fabric was changed to 6 ounce cotton poplin to help them wear better and the OG-107 color was retained. This Type II pattern style entered Vietnam in late 1965 and were soon to be replaced in 1967 by the third pattern jungle fatigues though they are commonly seen through 1968.
The third pattern fatigues which were introduced in late 1966 / early 1967 were a simplified version of the second pattern. The coat lost its side take up tabs, gas flap, and shoulder epaulets. This pattern is slightly more complicated as it was issued in two classes. Class I was OG-107, or green and Class II was ERDL Camouflage in either green dominant or brown dominant depending on the region they were being issued to.
This lovely Third Pattern “Class 1” jungle coat is in lovely, service worn condition with great insignia. The uniform set belonged to a Sergeant who served in the Special Forces (Airborne) during the Vietnam War. The insignia present includes the Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutists Patch as well as service and name trapes. The unit shoulder sleeve insignia is in fantastic condition with wonderful color.
This is a wonderful uniform set and comes more than ready for display!
Approximate Size:
Large Regular
Chest: 41" - 45"
Front: 67" - 71"
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