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Original vintage late 1960s / 70s Vietnam War era Thailand tailor-made short sleeve safari / bush jacket constructed from ERDL camouflage poncho liner material.
Acquired from the estate of a U.S. Vietnam War veteran who served in Southeast Asia during the conflict.
Features:
• A theater-made 6” x 3.5" printed nylon/silk United States flag patch is direct-stitched onto the left sleeve.
• Four pleated button flap cargo pockets
• Button front closure
• Button shoulder epaulets
• Short sleeve configuration
• Tailored safari / bush jacket styling
• Rear center action pleat with lower vented back panel
• Lightweight quilted nylon poncho liner construction
• No maker, size, or country labels present
Measurements laid flat:
• 20.5” pit to pit
• 29” top neckline to bottom hem
• 16.5” shoulder to shoulder
• 10” sleeve length
• 18.5” pit to bottom
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light age and storage wear throughout. Minor loose threads and light handling wear present. No major holes, tears, or significant staining noted.
Typical theater-made construction throughout. Exterior sleeve attachment seams exhibit hand-finished stitching with some loose threads and stitch loss present. No obvious holes noted at the sleeve junctions, and the garment remains wearable and displayable as found.
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