{"product_id":"1963年頃-南ベトナム-arvn-アメリカ人アドバイザー-ローカルメイド-windproof迷彩-上下セット-中古品","title":"Circa 1963, South Vietnam, ARVN, American Advisor, Locally Made Windproof Camouflage, Top and Bottom Set, Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely rare set of locally made camouflage uniform top and bottom from the South Vietnamese Army, produced before the Vietnam War, during a time when memories of the Indochina War were still fresh. This is a very rare camouflage uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set consists of a Windproof camouflage jacket and pants believed to have been manufactured and used around 1963. Among collectors, it is known by nicknames such as \u0026ldquo;Blood Cake\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;Pink.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of this camouflage pattern trace back to the British Army\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;Windproof\u0026rdquo; smock used during World War II.After the war, this camouflage pattern was introduced by the French Army into the Indochina War, where it was used to equip paratroopers, the French Foreign Legion, and colonial forces. Following the French withdrawal, the South Vietnamese Army, which inherited this tradition, reinterpreted the pattern in its own way and produced locally made \u0026ldquo;Windproof\u0026rdquo; camouflage sets like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough locally produced Windproof camouflage items existed as early as 1961\u0026ndash;62, those were relatively faithful copies of the British Army pattern. However, the model from around 1963, to which this item belongs, represents a further independent evolution from the conventional type.It features large areas of brown, bold brushstroke-like lines, and a unique color palette, resulting in a design that reflects the distinctive Southeast Asian aesthetic that would later lead to the Tiger Stripe camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, the cut is particularly noteworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 1963, full-scale U.S. military intervention began, and the U.S. Army introduced the 1st Model Jungle Fatigue, which was the latest equipment for advisors.This item was strongly influenced by that development; both the jacket and pants are unique South Vietnamese Army models crafted with reference to the 1st Model Jungle Fatigue design. It is a fascinating artifact that symbolizes the historical turning point in the transition from French military equipment of the Indochina War era to American-style gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, Tiger Stripe and Beo Gam camouflage became the mainstream patterns in the South Vietnamese Army, and this Windproof camouflage rapidly disappeared from service. It is believed to have been in actual use for only about one to two years, and the number of surviving sets is extremely small. As a South Vietnamese Army camouflage pattern predating Tiger Stripe, it boasts the highest level of rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is an indispensable piece when discussing the beginning of the Vietnam War and, at the same time, holds high historical value as it embodies the very history of military uniforms shifting from the French to the American military. The fact that it survives as a complete set\u0026mdash;top and bottom\u0026mdash;is extremely rare, making it an impeccable collector\u0026rsquo;s item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the last-generation camouflage used by the South Vietnamese Army before the introduction of the Tiger Stripe pattern. Due to its short service life, this museum-quality, rare jacket-and-pants set rarely appears on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name: South Vietnamese Army Locally Made Windproof Camouflage Jacket and Pants Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Presumed South Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: Circa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1963 Camouflage: Windproof Camouflage (Blood Cake \/ Pink Pattern)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket: 1st Model Jungle Fatigue Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePants: 1st Model Jungle Fatigue Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item showing signs of wear from actual use. Considering its age, it is in good condition and allows you to fully appreciate the atmosphere of that era. There is some fading. The fabric also shows signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Please understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (Flat Measurements)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Jacket]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder width: 47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width: 52 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 68 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve Length: 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Pants]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: 43 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip: 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRise: 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInseam: 80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48326714097905,"sku":"TIGER-60-353","price":3154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_5880_987e6974-67cd-4e35-8abe-dced7fa3f454.jpg?v=1781753984","url":"https:\/\/hk.militaria-1911.com\/products\/circa-1963-south-vietnam-arvn-american-advisor-locally-made-windproof-camouflage-top-and-bottom-set-used","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}