{"product_id":"1960年代中頃-s-デッドストック-沖縄タイガー-cisoカット-ブーニーハット-jwd-状態良い-1","title":"Mid-1960s, S, Deadstock, Okinawa Tiger, CISO Cut, Boonie Hat, JWD, Good Condition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"167\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat, procured and supplied by the CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office), is one of the essential pieces of specialized equipment when discussing the Vietnam War.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eThe CISO is known as the organization that supplied equipment to the South Vietnamese Army, the CIDG, special forces, and reconnaissance units, much of which was produced in Japan, Okinawa, and South Korea. This particular item, \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"264\"\u003ebelieved to have been sewn in Okinawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, retains many of the distinctive features of the era and is a highly attractive piece representative of the mid-Vietnam War period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThe camouflage pattern is the popular \u0026ldquo;Okinawa pattern\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026rdquo; \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003ealso\u003c\/strong\u003e known among collectors as the JWD pattern. The contrast between the black stripes and the vivid green is striking, allowing you to appreciate the refined color palette unique to Okinawa-made tiger-stripe patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eOn the inside, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"446\"\u003etag unique to Japanese-made products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"446\"\u003efeaturing the size in red lettering on a white background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;remains firmly in place, a detail commonly found on mid-period CISO products.The shape\u0026mdash;including the crown height and the gently wavy brim\u0026mdash;features the classic silhouette of a Vietnam War-era CISO boonie hat, making it a piece that allows you to fully appreciate its authentic atmosphere not only as a collector\u0026rsquo;s item but also when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eAlthough it is a small \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"599\"\u003esize\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, even among the few surviving CISO boonie hats, specimens that meet all three criteria\u0026mdash;the Okinawa pattern, a Japanese-made tag, and Okinawan stitching\u0026mdash;are becoming increasingly rare to find each year. This is a piece of high historical value that is indispensable when discussing Vietnam War-era equipment and the \u0026ldquo;Tiger Stripe\u0026rdquo; pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Estimated to be made in Okinawa (Japan)\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eCamouflage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okinawa Pattern (JWD) Tiger Stripe \u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\" \/\u003e: S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eIn very good condition, consistent with an unused, stored item. There is slight rust visible around the air vent hardware, and a sewing error from the original manufacturing process on a portion of the brim; however, neither affects actual use and both serve as interesting details that offer a glimpse into the production context of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003ePlease note that returns are not accepted for used items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eSize (Flat Measurement)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eApprox. 56\u0026ndash;57\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377559286001,"sku":"TIGER-60-363","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_6829_fd18b96a-0db6-431c-a433-b46af9a9ae54.jpg?v=1783312786","url":"https:\/\/hk.militaria-1911.com\/products\/mid-1960s-s-deadstock-okinawa-tiger-ciso-cut-boonie-hat-jwd-good-condition-1","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}