{"product_id":"1967年契約-沖縄ciso製-indigenous-レインポンチョ-daj契約番号-日本製貴重個体","title":"1967 Contract, Manufactured by Okinawa CISO, INDIGENOUS Rain Poncho, DAJ Contract Number, Rare Item Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"111\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a very interesting photograph of special operations gear from the Vietnam War era.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eA lightweight rain poncho for special forces, believed to have been procured by the CISO (Counterinsurgency Support Office) under a 1967 contract.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eAt first glance, its simple olive drab (OD) color and shape resemble standard U.S. military rain ponchos of the era, but its most distinctive feature is \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"273\"\u003ethe extremely thin and lightweight fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;a departure from standard U.S. military-issued ponchos. Its design is highly practical, clearly prioritizing portability for special forces operating in tropical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eBased in Okinawa, the CISO was known during the Vietnam War for procuring equipment that was difficult to obtain through standard U.S. military supply channels and supplying it to special operations units and other forces.Such equipment is closely tied \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eto the context of special operations and irregular warfare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eincluding MACV-SOG and CIDG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;and possesses a unique appeal distinct from standard government-issued items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eA particularly noteworthy feature of this item is the stamp left on the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eA marking indicating \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"535\"\u003ethe year 1967\u003c\/strong\u003e can be confirmed, and there is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"578\"\u003ea DAJ-series contract number\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"578\"\u003ewhich differs\u003c\/strong\u003e from standard U.S. mainland contracts. This is a crucial detail indicating that the item was procured under an overseas contract in the Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eAlthough there are no markings that directly identify the country of manufacture, considering the procurement context of CISO and the nature of the DAJ contract, \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eit is highly likely that this particular item was manufactured in the Far East\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eincluding Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is safe to assume it was made in mainland Japan or Okinawa. The fact that its origins differ from those of typical U.S.-made government-issued ponchos is what makes this piece so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eThe large hood is equipped with a drawcord. The body is cut generously, and the structure\u0026mdash;with a row of snap buttons along the sides\u0026mdash;is quintessentially poncho-like. While retaining the practicality characteristic of military gear\u0026mdash;designed to be quickly pulled over one\u0026rsquo;s equipment\u0026mdash;it is crafted from a lightweight nylon-based fabric, making it exceptionally light and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eAbove all, what makes this piece truly remarkable is \u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eits condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eit appears to be an unused item from that era\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although it is special operations gear that has endured for over half a century, the olive drab (OD) color remains vivid, and the rare stamp is clearly visible. While there is some slight signs of fabric deterioration due to long-term storage, overall, it remains in exceptionally good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eCISO-related items are not a category where large quantities remain, as is often the case with standard U.S. military issue gear. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eMoreover\u003c\/strong\u003e, the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003ea 1967 contract\u0026mdash;during the height of the Vietnam War\u0026mdash;a DAJ contract, a lightweight specification, and\u003c\/strong\u003e the fact that it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003ean unused item with stamps still intact\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this piece exceptionally appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eThis is a special piece that combines historical significance with a striking presence\u0026mdash;a must-see for anyone delving into special operations gear from the Vietnam War era, such as MACV-SOG, CIDG, and CISO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e*Due to the lightweight, vintage nature of the material, we recommend this item for collection rather than practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eAs this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1552\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eSize (measured flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder width 111 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1552\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLength: 91 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67124801962225,"sku":"OG-60-458","price":516.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_2691_3d8983c5-99d9-423d-a13f-0b8b50d6d2e7.jpg?v=1791171433","url":"https:\/\/hk.militaria-1911.com\/zh-cn\/products\/1967-contract-made-by-okinawa-ciso-indigenous-rain-poncho-daj-contract-number-rare-japanese-made-item","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}