kammo-man Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted October 8, 2020 Here’s the easy guideLeft 1st pattern Bullet proof Right 2nd pattern Bullet proof Keep it simple stupid !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted October 8, 2020 It’s worth showing the difference between mint unwashed uniform Smith and the Martin.It’s the same 64 print only probably hundreds of washes in the hand me down Martin.The mint set has very rich dark colors.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted October 8, 2020 A very famous officer who cut his teeth in Vietnam wearing Bulletproof pattern.He got hit and survived to lead an Army decades later in the desert.I wonder if he kept his suit as that is one I would personally enjoy seeing.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 9, 2020 Share #29 Posted October 9, 2020 Amazing pieces shown here. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted October 9, 2020 Share #30 Posted October 9, 2020 Owen, this is a subject I know almost nothing about. But i get the feeling that is gonna change real soon. Thanks for your effort to document this. And for making it fairly easy for someone at my level to follow along. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 9, 2020 Share #31 Posted October 9, 2020 This is a very interesting thread. What is sausage skin? Some great pieces Owen and depth of knowledge beyond my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted October 9, 2020 This is a very interesting thread. What is sausage skin? Some great pieces Owen and depth of knowledge beyond my understanding.Bob I got plenty of good stuff to follow!MikieIt’s a deep subject !Man Sausage is the name the French used for the original British winter camouflage suits.Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted October 10, 2020 Share #33 Posted October 10, 2020 Fantastic topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted November 1, 2020 It’s In use with hand painted helmet.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted November 1, 2020 Share #35 Posted November 1, 2020 It's amazing the amount of knowledge Owen possesses on any and all things camo! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted November 1, 2020 Thank you Ken.That meant a lot.Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted November 1, 2020 Here’s a Cammo article I did with Paul 18 years ago on Vietnam camouflage.We were pictured for the front cover and I am wearing a set of Bulletproof Cammo’s for the impression.I am on the left Paul on the right.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted November 1, 2020 Here’s Captain King wearing a one piece jump suit made from a 2 piece set.Suit is fully badged to him and has a zippered front.It’s a very unique uniform in 1962 print.From a collectors point of view it’s special to have an actual uniform and photo of it being worn like this.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted November 2, 2020 One feature of the King Bulletproof suit is the addition of a first aid pocket that’s commonly seen only on tiger shirts.King had many uniforms and obviously he customized this set to include this pocket.The twill US produced patch is tailor sewn on pocket.Something I have rarely seen on a combat uniform.As a MACV adviser it was cool to look good in front of your troops.Captain King was that in every way in all of his uniforms.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #40 Posted November 2, 2020 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted November 2, 2020 Name and rank plus jump wings on 62 print.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted November 2, 2020 The suit is heavily modified.Note the shawl collar and hidden leg pockets.A unique one of a kind suit to a very brave man.Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #43 Posted November 2, 2020 As in all Captain Kings suits there were present pin punches from Vietnamese captain rank present.Some on pocket some in chest.I added a period set that were matching like this.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share #44 Posted November 9, 2020 Some parent patterns being worn together.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soar Posted November 9, 2020 Share #45 Posted November 9, 2020 @ Owen Re the King suit - what on earth else have you go hidden away? They just keep getting better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share #46 Posted November 10, 2020 T It’s been an uphill road.O Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted November 10, 2020 Share #47 Posted November 10, 2020 The king set is better than all get-out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share #48 Posted November 13, 2020 It’s definitely a one of a kind set.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie digger Posted December 2, 2020 Share #49 Posted December 2, 2020 Great thread! Awesome seeing the history laid out. Any timeline we can expect to see the book? I know I have posted before but here is the set in my collection with a reversible boonie hat. jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant U. Posted December 2, 2020 Share #50 Posted December 2, 2020 Super thread!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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