Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR12247 / COAT, MAN’S COMBAT TROPICAL

The official name of the so-called “jungle fatigues” is “tropical combat uniforms”, and it is a tropical field uniform that was adopted and issued during the Vietnam War. The material is lightweight and quick-drying cotton poplin, taking into consideration the tropical climate. The type is an improvement on the parachute coat from World War II, and is generally divided into three types: early, mid, and late. The most distinctive feature of the early type (first model) is the buttons exposed from the pocket flap. In Vietnam, most of the fighting took place in the jungle, and exposed buttons would get caught on branches or equipment, so the second model was improved to have hidden buttons that are not exposed outside the flap. Furthermore, the third model omitted the epaulets, waist adjustment tabs, and front flap. The material of the later model was also changed from cotton poplin to ripstop fabric. 100% Cotton Made in Japan