Pluto Posted June 6, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 6, 2012 wanted to flag this unusual custom garment sourced last week from a London vintage store - made from Mitchell tarp cloth, from the custom label and thin disc buttons I would guess Japanese-made, and from the cut / style, probably mid-late 50s. Main zip is Talon, cuff pocket zip and back pouch are YKK. The pouch on the back suggests a 'hunting' jacket, but the pouch is impractical to use, and jacket is probably more of an off-base 'fashion' jacket. Anyone seen anything similar ? thanks P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pluto Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted June 6, 2012 wanted to flag this unusual custom garment sourced last week from a London vintage store - made from Mitchell tarp cloth, from the custom label and thin disc buttons I would guess Japanese-made, and from the cut / style, probably mid-late 50s. Main zip is Talon, cuff pocket zip and back pouch are YKK. The pouch on the back suggests a 'hunting' jacket, but the pouch is impractical to use, and jacket is probably more of an off-base 'fashion' jacket. Anyone seen anything similar ? thanks P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted June 6, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 6, 2012 Way cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted June 6, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2012 I love it!!.......... :w00t: .......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Graffiti Posted June 6, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2012 Nice to see pics Pluto! I would say more than likely Okinawa made. The 'specially made for' label screams Japanese tailor made, I have a similar label in a tiger stripe piece. Very nice I'd say late 50s to early Vietnam. AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 7, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 7, 2012 I saw one similar to this one for 300.00 including pants and had a stamped EGA on front pocket. Should I have bought it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 7, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 7, 2012 Agree with AG 100% . owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted June 7, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 7, 2012 I saw one similar to this one for 300.00 including pants and had a stamped EGA on front pocket. Should I have bought it ?? Saw that too at Koby's swap meet. It was tempting but I figured 300 had to be top dollar ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted June 7, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 7, 2012 I don't even collect 'nam era stuff and I like this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianairborne Posted June 7, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 7, 2012 I like it alot. Anything custom from that time period and from Okinawa is good stuff. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 9, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 9, 2012 Very nice indeed...Stuff like that doesn't pop up often on these shores, great piece! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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