Item Description
Original Item: One of a Kind. Original Vietnam War souvenir “Party Jacket” from a member of the 101st Airborne. Party Jackets and Party Suits were common with troops in Vietnam. Worn when off duty, these were a means of self expression. They became a popular souvenir of the war, with many being brought home by returning servicemen. Party Suits and Jackets ranged from very simple to incredibly elaborate, with some featuring extensive direct embroidery, bullion insignia, and so on. Most, if not all featured insignia made by local tailors (most often referred to as “incountry” made), who would fabricate handmade insignia to sell to American GIs. The insignia ranged from official U.S. military insignia, to novelty pieces which could range from militaristic to humorous in nature.
This particular jacket was made using an OG-107 Utility Shirt. The jacket has nine Vietnamese-Made Incountry Patches sewn to the shirt. Every piece of Insignia on the shirt, sans the 101st Patch, is locally made. There are some incredible patches on this jacket that we have never seen Vietnamese made versions of. The shirt includes the following patches:
(x2) Viet Cong Hunting Club Patches, one sewn onto each chest pocket. The patch on the right pocket is a rarer version.
- Puerto Rican Flag. This is also Vietnamese made, and the first we have ever seen!
- Cobra Gunship Patch, Vietnamese-Made
- Woman in Champagne Glass, Vietnamese-Made
- South East Asia War Games Participant Patch, Vietnamese-Made
- “Airborne” Rocker on the 101st Airborne Patch is Vietnamese-Made while the eagle portion is U.S.-Made
- “Easy Rider” American Flag Peace Sign… normally these are U.S. made, but this is a Vietnamese-made version… the first one we have ever seen.
- Large Back Patch “Participant South East Asia War Games”, Vietnamese Made.
The jacket had three other patches sewn on which are missing.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 12”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19”
Chest Width: 18”
Waist Width: 17”
Hip Width: 19”
Front Length: 29.5”
This particular jacket was made using an OG-107 Utility Shirt. The jacket has nine Vietnamese-Made Incountry Patches sewn to the shirt. Every piece of Insignia on the shirt, sans the 101st Patch, is locally made. There are some incredible patches on this jacket that we have never seen Vietnamese made versions of. The shirt includes the following patches:
(x2) Viet Cong Hunting Club Patches, one sewn onto each chest pocket. The patch on the right pocket is a rarer version.
- Puerto Rican Flag. This is also Vietnamese made, and the first we have ever seen!
- Cobra Gunship Patch, Vietnamese-Made
- Woman in Champagne Glass, Vietnamese-Made
- South East Asia War Games Participant Patch, Vietnamese-Made
- “Airborne” Rocker on the 101st Airborne Patch is Vietnamese-Made while the eagle portion is U.S.-Made
- “Easy Rider” American Flag Peace Sign… normally these are U.S. made, but this is a Vietnamese-made version… the first one we have ever seen.
- Large Back Patch “Participant South East Asia War Games”, Vietnamese Made.
The jacket had three other patches sewn on which are missing.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 12”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 21”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19”
Chest Width: 18”
Waist Width: 17”
Hip Width: 19”
Front Length: 29.5”
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