Concernedfuturedogface Posted September 24, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2018 Recently purchased this uniform. I must say the US Army nametape and rank seem kind of off to me. I would appreciate the feedback on it! Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted September 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2018 I suspect what you have is a set that was used in an Opposing Forces or Aggressor role. The name tape looks like it was made in the US, and the captain's rank looks to be standard PX issue. Interestingly, there are no signs of any other insignia on it. But that could fit into the role playing. Officers and troops could get pretty creative when they were allowed to come up with their own uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted September 24, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 24, 2018 I find it odd that he only has one officers insignia, definitely not something used wartime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concernedfuturedogface Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted September 25, 2018 My thoughts also, especially during the time period the seller said his father was in Vietnam (1964), I wouldn't expect rank to be on a uniform at all. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concernedfuturedogface Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted September 25, 2018 However, it was a neat camo find, and reasonably priced so I'm not too worried. Thanks for the feedback! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted September 25, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2018 I suspect what you have is a set that was used in an Opposing Forces or Aggressor role. The name tape looks like it was made in the US, and the captain's rank looks to be standard PX issue. Interestingly, there are no signs of any other insignia on it. But that could fit into the role playing. Officers and troops could get pretty creative when they were allowed to come up with their own uniform. What do you mean by opposing forces or agressor role?....I have a set of these that came in an auction lot that included some WAC items...Mine is missing the neck tag, but came along with a tin of "Kamo" stick face paint......Figured it could have come from a Vietnam veteran.....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted September 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2018 What do you mean by opposing forces or agressor role?....I have a set of these that came in an auction lot that included some WAC items...Mine is missing the neck tag, but came along with a tin of "Kamo" stick face paint......Figured it could have come from a Vietnam veteran.....Bodes Stateside training exercises typically had an opposition force, ranging in size from a squad to full brigade. Depending on the exercise the opposition team might dress in different uniforms in order to play the role. They'd wear anything they could pick up at the local surplus store. ERDL, Jungle Fatigues and yes, duck hunter camo. Not all "Kamo" brand clothing was worn in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted September 25, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2018 GWB123, I appreciate not all Kamo brand clothing was used by the military or in Vietnam...However, the lot also consisted of a coffee can, Fidel Castro style cap....Also found it interesting it was in with WW2 WAC items, as if possibly to remember service to the country by a family....Thank you for the reply and information, Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2018 The Captain's bars are 90 degrees off from the way they should be, remember that anybody who's mother has a sewing machine can have a great army uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concernedfuturedogface Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted September 25, 2018 UPDATE: Examined under stitching of the rank and US Army tape, little to no color difference. I suspect they were just thrown on there to add to the appeal. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted September 25, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2018 There is a false sense that a lot of this Duck Hunter / civilian camo was heavily used in Vietnam. It was not. There are some photos of it in use but for the most part it was way easier for the soldier to go to a tailor shop and buy local camo then it was to have it shipped from the states to Vietnam. Lots of dealers try to pass all civilian duck hunter camo off as advisory period uniforms, but it is just not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted September 25, 2018 Share #12 Posted September 25, 2018 It is my understanding that the duck hunter clothing was indeed used by some early advisors in Vietnam, before large numbers of American combat troops arrived. I don't think that the subdued "US ARMY" tape and the subdued captain's bars on this piece would have been around at that time, though. In other words, I think that if this had really been used in Vietnam it would have had white captain's bars and a yellow-and-black "US ARMY" tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted September 25, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2018 See the first post on this thread for a similar OPFOR uniform: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/126268-opfor-uniforms-and-headgear/?hl=opfor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted September 26, 2018 Share #14 Posted September 26, 2018 US Army tape is NOT Vietnam era. owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concernedfuturedogface Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted October 3, 2018 Despite its use, it is still the RN 25334 pattern commercial duck hunter camouflage that was used, and with the price, still a win for me. I just don't feel as bad about taking the rank and tape off! Thanks for the info! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted October 3, 2018 Share #16 Posted October 3, 2018 Despite its use, it is still the RN 25334 pattern commercial duck hunter camouflage that was used, and with the price, still a win for me. I just don't feel as bad about taking the rank and tape off! I agree, still a cool find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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