Original.
This model does not have shoulder pads, it only has loops on the back
Shirt size: Regular-Small,dated DSA
Good condition.
Tropical Combat Jacket 2nd Pattern Variant
In November 1965 the USARV (United States Army, Vietnam) Tropical Combat Uniform Board recommended the removal of the Tropical Combat Coat's
epaulets (shoulder loops) and waist adjustment tabs. The board found
that the epaulet buttons were prone to dig into an individuals shoulders
when wearing a pack and that the loops themselves snagged easily and
were a hindrance when moving through the jungle. The rarely used waist
tabs were also deemed to be prone to snagging and causing discomfort
when lying down or when carrying equipment. Rather than being adopted
immediately, these two changes appear to have been introduced over a
short period time. Some Jungle Jackets were made without the standard
2nd pattern's epaulets but retained the waist tabs, others had the waist
tabs and no epaulets, whilst others had neither. However, all these
variants on the 2nd pattern jacket did retain the gas flap.
by (VietnamGear.com)
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