{"product_id":"1970年後半契約-a-m-to78-シルバータイガーパターン-タイガーストライプ-シャツ-未使用品","title":"Late 1970s Contract A-M TO78 Silver Tiger Pattern Tiger Stripe Shirt—Unworn","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTiger Stripe, a camouflage pattern synonymous with the Vietnam War, continues to captivate collectors around the world. This rare Japanese-made Tiger Stripe jacket, stamped with \u003cstrong\u003ethe contract number TO78\u003c\/strong\u003e, is believed to date from the latter part of that era. It is an Asina-cut shirt in size A-M.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince individual jackets with their original paper contract tags are occasionally discovered, it is highly likely that this TO78 contract lot was either delivered or contracted around the late 1970s. This is a particularly intriguing pattern among Japanese-made Tiger Stripe jackets, having been manufactured from the final stages of the Vietnam War through to the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is labeled \u003cstrong\u003esize A-M\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pieces bearing the TO78 contract number are highly likely \u003cstrong\u003eto have been sewn\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan, particularly \u003cstrong\u003ein Okinawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are highly regarded as models that mark the final phase of Japanese-made tiger-stripe production.Although Tiger Stripe uniforms were subsequently produced in various countries, including South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, the quality, fabric texture, and meticulous stitching of the Japanese-made versions remain in a class of their own even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this camouflage generally belongs to \u003cstrong\u003ethe \u0026ldquo;Silver Tiger\u0026rdquo; pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e family, its detailed pattern composition differs from the early Silver Tiger patterns commonly seen in the mid-1960s.While it shares the contrast between thick black stripes and olive green, the flow and arrangement of the stripes exhibit characteristics unique to the later model, and it is treated as a distinct variation among collectors. In some circles, it is also referred to as \u0026ldquo;TDD.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany mysteries remain regarding this TO78-contract Tiger Stripe uniform\u0026mdash;such as which units it was supplied to and the distribution channels through which it was used. These unknown aspects are, in fact, a major part of this model\u0026rsquo;s unique appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is excellent; the fabric retains its firm texture and \u003cstrong\u003eis in superb condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elikely unused\u003c\/strong\u003e. While there are very slight signs of aging due to storage, there are almost no signs of wear, allowing you to fully appreciate the beautiful colors and fabric texture inherent to Japanese-made Tiger Stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining historical significance, rarity, and excellent condition, this is a precious piece that is indispensable to any discussion of Japanese-made Tiger Stripe uniforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that since this is a used item, returns are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (measured flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder width: 43 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width: 48 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 67 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve Length: 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48473044320497,"sku":"TIGER-60-384","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_9309_1bf8429a-b093-456d-9c12-87bdf9ef1750.jpg?v=1785805601","url":"https:\/\/hk.militaria-1911.com\/products\/late-1970s-contract-a-m-to78-silver-tiger-pattern-tiger-stripe-shirt-unused","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}