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Rare Vietnam War ARVN‑Made ERDL Advisor Jacket Ripstop Camo In‑Country Made Rare Vietnam War ARVN‑Made ERDL Advisor Jacket Ripstop Camo In‑Country Made 🔥 Vietnam War US Advisor ARVN‑Made ERDL Camouflage Jacket – In‑Country Tailor Made – Rare 📌 Item Condition
Pre‑owned vintage piece with normal signs of age and wear; size tag has been ripped out. Pictures are of the actual item.
📋 Item Details
- Type: Vietnam War Advisor’s Camouflage Jacket
- Origin: ARVN‑made, in‑country tailor shop
- Pattern: 4‑Color ERDL “Leaf” Camouflage
- Era: Late 1960s–1975
- Material: Ripstop cotton
- Buttons: Green plastic (typical ARVN/local production)
- Thread: Golden‑brown stitching (ARVN tailoring trait)
- Construction: Oversized, private‑purchase style worn by U.S. advisors
- Tag: Missing (ripped out) — common for tailor‑made garments
- Size Estimate: Approx. Small‑Regular to Medium‑Short based on measurements
📏 Measurements (Shown in Photos)
- Chest (pit to pit): ~21 in
- Length: ~25 in
- Sleeve Length: ~23 in
⭐ Historical Significance
This jacket is a rare, in‑country produced ERDL camouflage garment made by South Vietnamese (ARVN) tailors specifically for U.S. advisors working alongside ARVN units during the Vietnam War. These privately purchased uniforms differ from standard U.S. issue jungle fatigues and are highly sought after for their:
- Unique local construction
- Distinct stitching and button styles
- Variations in ERDL fabric
- Advisor‑specific oversized tailoring
- Direct association with U.S. advisory roles
Surviving examples are far less common than standard U.S. ERDL uniforms.
📦 What’s Included
- One vintage ARVN‑made ERDL camouflage jacket
- No additional accessories included
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