Advisor Sparse (Gold) Tiger Stripe Boonie, Reproduction. These boonies are part of a run that is a limited partnership and they are available solely through us in the US. Boonies feature a 2.25" brim, CM size ink stamp, two grommet vents on each side as well as sewn foliage loops. M = 58cm L = 60cm Advisor Sparse Tiger Stripes are a mid-war pattern from the Vietnam War and are commonly seen in use from 1968 on through the end of the war. Their use was widespread amongst LRRP / Ranger Units, SF, SOG, CIDG and ARVN units. They are often referred to as "Gold Tigers" based on how they would fade into gold tones and purple blacks. When reproduced, traditionally everyone has tried to recreated this faded look to get the desired colors but the hardest was the purple faded black. These sets have that hard to recreate fade color and purple black and will continue to change with age. Learn More

Advisor Sparse Tiger Stripes (Gold). These are the classic "advisor" pattern and are the "Anglo" cut with US Sizes. True to originals, these are more slim fitting than many of the repros on the market. This run is part of a limited partnership and available solely through us in the USA. These have incredible detail including color, fabric, dish buttons, green thread, HAMA zipper and and simple ink stamp for size in garment. Classic "advisor" cut which is correct for this pattern. Coat features two double button chest pockets with outward facing bellows, left sleeve cigarette pocket, and hanger tab in neck (C2B-EXP-3P1 style). Pants feature two slash pockets, two double button cargo pockets with bellows facing in, two rear double button pockets and a lower leg pocket (ZIP-7P1 style). Inseams are "regular" length. Advisor Sparse Tiger Stripes are a mid-war pattern from the Vietnam War and are commonly seen in use from 1968 on through the end of the war. Their use was widespread amongst LRRP / Ranger Units, SF, SOG, CIDG and ARVN units. They are often referred to as "Gold Tigers" based on how they would fade into gold tones and purple blacks. When reproduced, traditionally everyone has tried to recreated this faded look to get the desired colors but the hardest was the purple faded black. These sets have that hard to recreate fade color and purple black and will continue to change with age. Learn More

Tadpole Sparse Tiger Stripe Beret. These berets are custom made for us with our exclusive Tadpole Sparse material. Berets are lined in black cotton and have a simple stamp for size. Rear of beret has two vent holes and cloth adjustment string. The size M is 58cm and the size L is 60cm, though the draw strings allow them to have some range in fit. The M can be snugged down to cover a 7 1/8 and the L can fit up to a 7 3/4. Learn More

We have some nice, unissued leather combat boots in size 10.5R. These boots are postwar dated, late 1970's to mid 1980's. The main difference between these and late 60's to early 70's dated boots are that they have the notch in the instep (so they flex better) and they lack the stitch on the back of the heel. Other than these differences, they are the same as wartime dated boots. These boots show some light storage wear from being in a box but will polish perfectly. The second model leather boots feature the direct molded ripple sole (vs earlier sewn sole). Vintage leather boots in good sizes have gotten hard to find lately! We found a small lot of these and have about a dozen pair in size 10.5R with varying dates / manufactures. Learn More

John Wayne Dense Tiger Stripe Beret. These berets are custom made for us with our exclusive JWD material. Berets are lined in black cotton and have a simple stamp for size. Rear of beret has two vent holes and cloth adjustment string. The size M is 58cm (7 1/4) and the size L is 60cm (7 1/2), though the draw strings allow them to have some range in fit. The M can be snugged down to cover a 7 1/8 and the L can fit up to a 7 3/4. Learn More

John Wayne Dense Tiger Stripe Boonie, Reproduction. These boonies are part of a run that is a limited partnership and they are available solely through us in the US. Boonies feature a 2.25" brim, CM size ink stamp, as well as sewn foliage loops. M = 58cm / 7 1/4 L = 60cm / 7 1/2 Learn More

This is a USAF Field Jacket in size Medium Long in OD Green. Overall VG used condition. The coat has some wear through around the collar (see photos) and an L shaped repair at the bottom center (it is hidden when closed and worn). There are some other wear areas here and there, but overall it is a serviceable field jacket with life left. Just used enough you won't feel bad actually wearing it around.. These jackets have an interesting history. The Air Force issued them from the 50's through the mid to late 1960's before switching to the M-65 field jacket. They can quickly be spotted by their exposed snaps on the pockets and a large collar that contains a roll up hood. These are rare jackets and are hard to find in larger sizes. Learn More

We have two pair of EXC- used condition Ripstop, Green Dominant ERDL Trousers from the estate of Commander Nelson. Unlike the OD Green Jungles, the ERDL Trousers DO NOT have name tapes sewn on the rear pocket, likely left sterile for wear in the field. These pants are a size Small Regular and were found with his other items. Overall condition is EXC used with some light fading. Priced per pair. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

We have two pair of VG used condition Ripstop, Green Dominant ERDL Trousers from the estate of Commander Nelson. Unlike the OD Green Jungles, the ERDL Trousers DO NOT have name tapes sewn on the rear pocket, likely left sterile for wear in the field. These pants are a size Small Regular and were found with his other items. Overall condition is VG used showing fading and use. One pair has more fading, the other pair has better color but a small hole in the left thigh near the pocket. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More

These shorts are great! From the estate of a retired Commander (O-5) who spent his career in the SEAL TEAMS, we have two pair of "custom" shorts. The shorts are made from 1980's OG-507 trousers (the Dura Press replacement for Cotton OG-107). The pants are marked 34 x 29 in the waist, but were tailored and measure 32 at the waist (16" laid flat) and the inseam is not a brisk 4" from the center seam of the crotch. Name tape over rear pocket. You see this style of shorts worn often in photos on firing ranges and training courses etc. Buyer will receive a PDF document that I put together covering the owner's US Navy career. The bio packet includes his Naval Academy Diploma, Commission in the Navy, Promotion to Commander while in Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, ID while serving in the Middle East, a great team pic in boats, and best of all, his hand written application to be a Foreign Service Officer after his retirement. This document has page after page where he outlines his entire career in the Navy to bolster his application as a Foreign Service Officer. Learn More