Fakes?

[Guest ragtime]

Hello,

I am a new member/collector(interested mostly in Vietnam War items). I need help with detecting fakes and would very, very much appreciate any input from collectors on the forum . Also, can anyone suggest reliable places to buy Authentic Vietnam war fatigues and the like, issued or un-issued doesn't make a difference to me. I would very much appreciate it . (I know its a bit long, sorry)

 

Thanks very much,

 

Justin

 

http://www.armynavysales.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/MJ139.jpg

 

http://www.vintagetrends.com/military/thum...jungle+fatigues

Military Vintage Pants 7 pocket jungle fatigues & Military Clothing at VintageTrends.com

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-VIETNAM-US-ARMY-O...1QQcmdZViewItem

MINT VIETNAM US ARMY OD GREEN RIPSTOP JUNGLE JACKET - eBay (item 370040334892 end time Apr-17-08 18:14:00 PDT)

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-M-65-VIETNAM-WAR-E...bayphotohosting

Vtg M-65 VIETNAM WAR Era US Army Uniform Field Jacket L - eBay (item 290222507913 end time Apr-20-08 17:26:33 PDT)

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/VIETNAM-ERA-SPECIAL-FO...bayphotohosting

VIETNAM ERA SPECIAL FORCES FIELD JACKET LG-REG - eBay (item 200216242808 end time Apr-21-08 10:51:11 PDT)

[gwb123]

Please see the postings we have in our Forum on Fake Alerts and Reproductions.

 

A couple of threads to get you started...

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...p?showtopic=866

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=11395

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...vietnam+uniform

 

There are seven pages of articles on Fakes in that portion of the Forum. You will also find other articles discussing the topic in other sections. Use the search tab for a keyword search on Fakes.

[doyler]

THe slant pocket shirts look fine to me.The trousers on the vintage site also look ok but see some later dated pieces as I took a quick look further examination is required.There prices are up there.I think a little patience on ebay and you will find some good deals.Couple of the links wouldnt open.

 

I have a few sets of od jungle suits for sale.Most are smaller sizes,patches removed(not by me as these were turn ins)some are pretty faded from wear/washing in VN.PI do find nice to uissued suits from time to time in medium or large size range.PM me if intrested.

 

RON

[New Romantic]

A few companies make repro jungle fatigues. A good one is Moore Militaria

 

http://www.mooremilitaria.com/

 

Uniforms-

 

http://www.mooremilitaria.com/prod02.htm

 

 

I posted a few of their garment tags- Note how they say "Moore Militaria Textiles", which is their repro maker name. I have a set of their 2nd pattern jungle fatigues and they are very good, even has the pre 1966 shiny buttons. The garment tags are made from a durable nylon which looks like they can never be washed out. That's good b/c it will prevent washed out repros from being passed off as the real thing, unless someone removes the tags. However if all three tags were missing that would make me suspicious.

 

I'm not sure how the other non -Moore Mil repro uniforms are though.

 

eBay may be your best bet to find minty uniforms at a decent price. Seems like the supply has dried up over the past couple of years though. On any given day you used to find dozens of minty shirts and boots up for auction. Not anymore so now you just have to be patient.

[steve]

Welcome Justin,

 

Do you just collect fatigues in pristine condition? I still managed to keep a very used down range jacket but it has no patches and it is a bit torn up. (collar has some holes) and one hole sewn up . It is faded and a small size (alas, I am not that small or in the great shape anymore). If you are interested I will give it to you free of charge.

Best regards,

Steve

[steve]

Justin,

I just went throught my gargae to find down range jacket. I did find it but years agao I wore it deer hunting and painted some black stripes on it to break up pattern. The paint has faded and it is yours if you still want it.

Best regards,

Steve