Original US Army Nylon Poncho | Vietnam War 1968 | OD Green
Description
The lightweight shield against the monsoon.
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Material & Construction: Made from durable coated nylon twill. To combat the heavy rains of Southeast Asia, the central chest/back seam is reinforced with a waterproof tape backing.
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Features: Includes a drawstring hood and snap fasteners along the edges. As the printed instructions explain, it can be used as a rain garment, ground sheet, sleeping bag cover, or snapped together with another to form a tent.
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Authenticity & Condition: Used / Vintage military surplus. It shows honest field wear but remains in fantastic collector's condition without rips. The internal ink stamp clearly reads "11 APRIL 1968", tying it directly to the Tet Offensive era.
Technical Specs:
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Item: PONCHO, COATED NYLON TWILL
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Era: Vietnam War (Dated 1968)
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Color: Olive Drab (OD Green)
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Maker: Trenton Textile Eng. & Mfg. Co.
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Condition: Used, very good
