General,  This is probably on your radar, but in case you or any collector acquaintance in your environs needs another steed for your stable.     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

USAF / 405th Bomb Squadron (Tactical) "1956". B-57B/C "Canberra". Laon-Couvron AB, France. Japanese-made "Wellington".

Thanks for the answer. It's not hard to push down, no harder than a mouse trap. It doesn't lock.

A little beat up, but looks good otherwise, Nestor.

Hi looking for  members to trade with British for American Vietnam Era patches   anyone i want British