Bob Hudson Posted January 15, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2011 Found this at the thrift store and just had to get it to figure out what the heck it is. It is ERDL, has slant pockets, but is heavy cotton like the standard utilities of the 1950's and 60's. There are no labels and no signs of one having been there and it is not modification. It could be commercial, but is much better made than most of the civilian camo stuff I've seen and appears to have been starched which is something I'd only expect in military issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted January 15, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2011 Maybe special made? Civilian issue? Beats me, it's neat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted January 15, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2011 I am guessing this might be a pre-BDU experimental item. The ERDL's were of course made for hot weather wear. This would be for more temperate climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted January 15, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2011 I agree. But that's just a guess. Maybe an item tested shortly before the RDF cut uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copran Posted January 15, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2011 It looks Thai Tailor Made shirt for USAF personel in the mid 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filupe Posted January 15, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2011 Thai manufacture would've been my guess as well ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted January 15, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2011 FS , Is the fabric the SAME as utility fabric ? owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted January 15, 2011 FS , Is the fabric the SAME as utility fabric ? owen Has the Sam weight and feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted January 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 15, 2011 100% ?? Its not a kind of poplin ? 100% cotton or like the 50 50 blend ? Its thick ....... In that case its a very nice jacket ...........selling ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted January 16, 2011 100% ?? Its not a kind of poplin ? 100% cotton or like the 50 50 blend ? Its thick ....... In that case its a very nice jacket ...........selling ???? Here's some closeups of the fabric: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Huskey Posted January 16, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 16, 2011 I have a set like this that was made in Singapore and was issued in the 80-90 period. I will have to dig it out and see. Would have to e-mail a photo to someone to post, I still haven't gotten the hang of that yet, no matter how much some of you have tried to help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 16, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 16, 2011 Wherever it comes from...I like it! Sabrejet :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filupe Posted January 16, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 16, 2011 I have a set like this that was made in Singapore and was issued in the 80-90 period... The Singapore Army was using a similar pattern and cut at the time but the following pic will show that it doesn't match the above: Singapore Army Uniform circa 1987 My reason for thinking it maybe Thai manufacture is because it appears (to me) that the pocket corners are slightly more rounded than US manufactured examples - something I have seen on some Thai uniforms. The other possibility is that it might be from the Philippines or some Central/South American country that also utilizes the jungle fatigue cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted January 16, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 16, 2011 Now I know where I have seen the fabric ..................... Its the same as is on a RDF Era helmet cover !!! So its the canvas thin type . This has been bugging me all night fellas ........ owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted January 16, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 16, 2011 I just got a RDF helmet cover. It looks A lot alike to me. You want me to add pictures so we can compare fabric? Keenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted January 16, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 16, 2011 yes .including the other side . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted January 16, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 16, 2011 Here they are. Front Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted January 16, 2011 Share #18 Posted January 16, 2011 close up of front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted January 16, 2011 Share #19 Posted January 16, 2011 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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