Vietnam Jungle Fatigue Jacket (Dated 1970)

[VirtueSignalCorps]

I picked this up from a military surplus store for $17.99.  Looks new unissued.  Think this is genuine?

 

[patches]

Right as rain, an unissued tropical coat, dated 1970.

[MattS]

Yes, those tiny sizes are still found in unissued condition, like this one. A NOS boonie in 6 5/8 or 6 7/8 can be easily found online and would match the top.

[VirtueSignalCorps]

When I first saw it I didn't think it would fit me because it's xsmall (I'm a chest size 38R), but it fits good.  I think I read somewhere that they made these oversize so they would be loose fitting for cooling purposes.  Although it's not loose fitting on me, it fits well.  Prior to getting this, I picked up a pair of the jungle fatigue pants dated 1969 size small reg (I'll post a pic of that when I have time).  The pants are well used and faded with stains, but no rips tears or fraying.  The zipper fly was no longer functional, so I had it replaced by a seamstress.

[MattS]

5 minutes ago, VirtueSignalCorps said:

When I first saw it I didn't think it would fit me because it's xsmall (I'm a chest size 38R), but it fits good.  I think I read somewhere that they made these oversize so they would be loose fitting for cooling purposes.  Although it's not loose fitting on me, it fits well.  Prior to getting this, I picked up a pair of the jungle fatigue pants dated 1969 size small reg (I'll post a pic of that when I have time).  The pants are well used and faded with stains, but no rips tears or fraying.  The zipper fly was no longer functional, so I had it replaced by a seamstress.

 

They were definitely made to be loose fitting to allow for airflow.