Original South Vietnamese Vietnam War AVRN Tigerstripe Uniform Set Shirt & Pants in Late War Style VNMC 7th Pattern - Dated 1973

Original Items: Only One Available. It is easy to understand how this pattern got its name from its bold black stripes, which mimic those of a tiger. The combination of green, brown and black stripes provided near perfect camouflage for a jungle environment with its light and shade. It was made using a screen-printing process, which is why it can sometimes appear smudged. The pattern was adapted from the black and green "Lizard pattern", used by the French during their war in Indochina.

This camouflage was much in demand during the Vietnam war and was worn by elite units such as US Special Forces, US Navy Seals and USMC advisors amongst others. Even war correspondents and photographers, including the famous British photographer Tim Page, sported Tigerstripes. This set was manufactured in South Vietnam in 1973 as is marked under the collar of the shirt.

There are more than 25 patterns of Tigerstripe but the most sought after by collectors, is the gold Advisor Sparse pattern (ADS). Another is the John Wayne Dense pattern (JWD). The JWD pattern is so named because it was used in John Wayne's movie, 'The Green Berets'. The uniforms in the film were made from material that was bought in Vietnam and shipped back to the States for manufacture.

This set is of the late war 1973-1975 VNMC 7th Pattern. The shirt is missing one button on the left breast pocket, but all others are present, and there are great retained markings under the collar:

BO… GU EPHUNG
CUI GUAN-HHU
T.T.S.X.G.T.
A.3 11/73
XUONG I.B.

The markings are somewhat faded but there is a clear date of 11/73 for November 1973. The trousers have matching markings with the same date of 11/73, making this an outstanding matching set that has always been together!

This scarce uniform set comes ready for further research and display.

Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 9.5"
Shoulder to sleeve: 14”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14.5"
Chest width: 17”
Waist: 18.5"
Hip: 18.5"
Front length: 27.5"

Pants:
waist: 13"
Inseam 26"