VIETNAM PHOENIX PROGRAM patched jungle jacket

[Patchcollector]

I hate to say this, and I would be quit happy if this were legit, but I am wondering if this is an example of some of the fantasy embroidered uniforms that are coming out of Thailand these days?

 

Despite the wear on the uniform and the cloth used for the patches, the embroidered threads look very fresh.

 

Any one with a similar thought?

 

Do you have any images to post so that we may compare them?

[vintageproductions]

There are many post on the USMF of real Phoenix program patches being worn, plus scarves and headgear.

 

Some of the program was hush hush, others were wide open.

 

Unfortunately I believe this uniform is a fake that was put together on the East Coast by a famous faker who was also big in AAF squadron patches. Everything he did was for super spy / bad arse units. Problem now is all the names on the jackets are not researchable. He did berets, uniforms, scarves, etc., and a few have appeared in books.

[manayunkman]

Here is a thread started by a Phoenix vet.

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/122559-phoenix-program/?hl=%2Bphoenix+%2Bprogram

[Zirni]

Thanks guys for your thoughts and researches.

Bob i think you are probably right on the jacket.