US Air Force Jungle Jacket (1970) | Theater Made Insignia | Lt. Col. Senior Pilot | Size S-R

 
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Genuine Vietnam War era USAF Jungle Jacket (1970). Features rare "in-country" embroidered insignia: Senior Pilot wings, Lieutenant Colonel rank, and name tapes. Rip-Stop Poplin. Mint condition.

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€238,34    
Product code ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH1337
Brand G.I.
Category Vietnam War
Warranty NE
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For the serious Vietnam War collector, we present a stunning US Air Force Jungle Fatigue Jacket (4th pattern, Rip-Stop). Manufactured in 1970 by Macshore Classics, Inc. (Contract DSA 100-70-C-0208).

The highlight of this piece is the authentic "theater made" (in-country) embroidery, hand-guided by local tailors in Southeast Asia. It features direct-to-fabric black stitching of the "U.S. AIR FORCE" branch tape, "BROWN" name tape, Lieutenant Colonel (Oak Leaf) rank on the collar, and the Senior Pilot Wings (star above shield) on the chest. The jacket is in perfect, near-mint condition with strong colors and crisp fabric.

Technical Specs:

  • Item: Coat, Man's, Cotton, W/R Rip-Stop, Poplin, OG 107

  • Date: 1970 (DSA 100-70-C-0208)

  • Manufacturer: Macshore Classics, Inc.

  • Size: Small - Regular

  • Fit: Chest 33-37" / Height 67-71"

  • Insignia: Theater made embroidery (Senior Pilot, O-5 Rank).

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