French Battalion of the United Nations Organization which was part of the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War.      

How much is one worth? Got one at an auction amongst other items.

Yessir, like anything developed by man it becomes obsolete over time.  Interesting reading though, so thanks.

Youre welcome.. Funny thing I had to look that up, as I was a TOW squad leader for a while... Since I was not a gunner, I never got to fire any of the rounds my squad fired... and I never examined a spent tube. I did how ever, oversee the crews spooling in all the expended wires that came out of each one... lol... It took hours... Im guessing in combat they dont worry about it. In training you have to retrieve all the wire ! In case anyone wonders why I never looked in the spent tube.. I was acting platoon sgt the one time we fired and was not with my squad but was overseeing the range and on a radio. They put out two strands of a fine brass copper looking wire... Lots of it ! lol

General,  This is probably on your radar, but in case you or any collector acquaintance in your environs needs another steed for your/their  stable.    Perfect ride for drinking wine, and eating cheese, and catching some rays dans la campagne normande, n'est ce pas?   Bonne chance!   https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Jeep-Willys-MB-31-c-A8DC87EB4E?utm    

Thank you!

I am not sure Matt. I'l guess that at one time it did work... for a while? Until they most likely made a good copy of one of our NVG / Thermal systems .. ? I'l have to give it ai...   " The U.S. Desert Night Camouflage (DNC) Parka is a distinctive, two-color grid camouflage developed in the 1970s and 1980s. Originally designed to conceal soldiers from early Soviet-made night vision devices, it quickly became obsolete on the battlefield but later achieved cult-classic status in military and streetwear fashion. [1, 2, 3, 4] Cold War Origins & Design (1970s–1980s) The Threat: During the Cold War, the U.S. military realized that existing daytime camouflage performed poorly against early Soviet night vision devices (NVDs). [1, 2] The Technology: Early NVDs scanned scenes and amplified light using a grid-like phosphor screen. U.S. researchers designed the DNC pattern—a distinct grid of tiny square shapes overlaid with larger, scattered blotches—to disrupt the wearer's silhouette and fool these early imaging tubes. [1, 2] The Parka: The parka itself was based on the iconic M-1951 "fishtail" parka design. It was made of a lightweight, water-resistant 50/50 nylon-cotton blend. It notably featured pass-through pockets with button flaps, allowing soldiers to access the gear and pockets on the standard uniform worn underneath. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Gulf War Deployment & Obsolescence (1990–1991) Widespread Issue: The parka and matching over-trousers were officially issued during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. [1] The Flaw: By the time the parka saw widespread combat, NVDs had advanced significantly. The DNC pattern no longer provided a concealment advantage. In some field tests, the high-contrast green grid actually made soldiers more visible than their regular daytime uniforms. [1, 2, 3] The Alternative Use: Because it failed its primary mission but provided a lightweight, comfortable extra layer for chilly desert nights, soldiers primarily used the parka for warmth rather than concealment."

Glad you like it, here's hoping you can find a photo or two of Foreign UN Soldiers wearing US Army shoulder patches and share it here.

I spent 3 weeks at NTC and spent some nights in the desert there. We didnt get these. It was rt before desert storm Jan 90... I did have my cold weather sleeping bag though! And I needed it. We had one day where it rained a bit... then snowed a bit.. then the wind picked up and we were in a dust storm that lasted a good 2 days... Crazy place!  Instead of searching for a large liner, I just went a head and found this one. Its a large! The Large size has been hard to find.

Seeking help finding additional information on the following soldier, such as the Unit Information.    Robert Edward Wales RA #19470805 DOB: 15Jan1932 Death: 10Jul2016