River Patrol Posted February 14, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2011 I've long heard stories about dyed black tigerstripes, but I've never seen a set in person or seen pictures of them in wear. I recently bought a MIKE Force uniform grouping and it contained photos of these Black Tigers. Does anyone have more photos of these or a set to show? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted February 14, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2011 Steve, Check out the pants from forum member Beogam's collection shown on one of the topics I started some time ago: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...82121&st=20 What was the story behind dyed black tigers? Great book by the way, bought it a while ago. Super reference :thumbsup: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted February 14, 2011 Steve, Check out the pants from forum member Beogam's collection shown on one of the topics I started some time ago: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...82121&st=20 What was the story behind dyed black tigers? Great book by the way, bought it a while ago. Super reference :thumbsup: Will Thanks for the compliment Will, and thanks for the link. I had forgotten about those. The only dyed tigers are those that Jerome shows. The vet said they were used for night activities, I assume close to the camp. No other solid information, but I'll ask more questions. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 15, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2011 S , I once had a gold set dyed black . o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted February 15, 2011 S ,I once had a gold set dyed black . o o, How could you tell it was a gold set, and not a silver, since it was dyed black? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted February 15, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 15, 2011 Steve-The easiest way to tell is the material. No matter how many times a gold set is laundered it stays very soft. Silvers on the other hand become a bit course over numerous launderings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 15, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2011 As Bob states its the fabric and one just knows the cut , and the Hama zip !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted February 15, 2011 OK. Kool! So you can't tell what the guy is wearing in the photo above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 16, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 16, 2011 Lightweights .......with mismatched mid weight pants with the double lower pocket . 69 dated picture or later . Paul Marildi has pix of my set somewhere in his archive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted February 16, 2011 ......pants with the double lower pocket . Good eye on the pants pocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 16, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 16, 2011 That lower left pocket wasn't originally that low were they? Maybe it was something added later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 16, 2011 Share #12 Posted February 16, 2011 S , Some times you see it out of wack sewn lower than normal ..........but not every time .but again usually the mid weight fabric . Its possible it might be a light weight breast pocket as our guy in the picture seems a little special !! o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchfootJoe66 Posted February 16, 2011 Share #13 Posted February 16, 2011 Awhile back I thought I knew a fair amont about TS uniforms. Then I joined this forum. Now I just sit back, shut up and learn. The knowledge base found here is truly impressive JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted February 17, 2011 That lower left pocket wasn't originally that low were they? Maybe it was something added later? Is it on his calf, below the knee? If so, that seems like a special thing added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soar Posted February 17, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2011 Is it just me, or does our man in the main picture look completely f***ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg0223 Posted February 17, 2011 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2011 Is it just me, or does our man in the main picture look completely f***ed. He looks like he's modeling the dyed tigers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soar Posted February 17, 2011 Share #17 Posted February 17, 2011 Yes, you are about right, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted February 17, 2011 Share #18 Posted February 17, 2011 I've long heard stories about dyed black tigerstripes, but I've never seen a set in person or seen pictures of them in wear. Thanks for posting. I'd never seen it in use, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 29, 2018 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2018 I forgot about this one...... Any more out there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted November 29, 2018 Share #20 Posted November 29, 2018 Tiger Stripe uniforms dyed black were called 'No See Ums'. Not common and I knew several LRRP's who wore them. The pattern is more noticeable up close and provides various shades of black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted May 8, 2020 Share #21 Posted May 8, 2020 I will did the pic out today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted May 8, 2020 Share #22 Posted May 8, 2020 For Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted May 8, 2020 Share #23 Posted May 8, 2020 Thanks BobThat’s my set Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted May 8, 2020 Share #24 Posted May 8, 2020 Really love this, the period pic is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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