Yeah, it is unbelievable... It has become an expensive hobby. However, I think, I will pass on this one. I just found a pretty rough looking second pattern this year for a decent price in my opinion (about 110 USD shipping included, but I live in Germany, so it isn't that expensive). I have to keep a spot in my collection unoccupied I think. This way, the hunt doesn't end and I might get a bargain some day :))   Jules

Just to be certain…. The photo is real but when I received it from a relative I think it had already been colorized…..presumably from some sort of AI program.     I really apologize for the confusion. Had I realized this occurred at the time I probably wouldn’t have posted it.  My bad!

I am just figuring out patches. This looked weird to ones that I knew were period, it's just a lack of knowledge as to why it looks weird 

Patches or no patches, a stripped 1st-pattern JJ is super-pricey nowadays.     It is wild what they are bringing.

Why? To me it appears to be a well used post-1968 full color 1st Infantry Division SSI.

Check your PMs

Some of the officers jacket were padded, so that adds a layer.  Why not just use a 1 piece CIB? That would be more appropriate IMO.

Even trying this... (please don't judge me for what I've done)...

The back looks strange to me   

Thank you for your take on this :)) However, it seems, the seller changed his mind and wants more than 300 anyways now haha