After years of putting these uniforms together, we have finally decided to list them as their own item. This is the classic insignia set for Lt. Col. Kilgore from Apocalypse Now. With this set you can complete a jungle fatigue shirt that you already have. If you have ever felt the need to state your love for the smell of napalm in the morning, this is your chance!
Package also includes the following subdued insignia: Pin-On Lt. Col with Cavalry Branch, Kilgore and US Army Name Tapes (made on vintage 1960's era name tape), Merrowed 1st Cavalry Division Patch, Merrowed Ranger Tab, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, US Parachute Qualification Badge, and Subdued Vietnamese Parachute Qualification Badge (OD Green star vs Yellow).
A Cavalry Yellow Ascot may be added below for an additional $20.
This set is for the insignia for the jungle coat only. Uniform shirt and pants, belt, cavalry Stetson and insignia, sunglasses, etc. are not included. Learn More
We found another small batch! This are USGI elastic laces used for both flak jackets and some field jackets. These are sold in a set of two. Each string or lace is approximately 46 inches long and will lace one side of a flak vest. If you have a vest with paracord or that the elastic has dry rotted, this is for you! Unissued condition. Learn More
Reproduction Type II / 2nd Pattern Poplin Jungle Fatigues. These include custom milled and dyed Poplin fabric, covered buttons, gas flaps, button take up tabs, epaulettes, DSA labels, "Bandage" pocket, dual inner pen pockets in coat, gusseted sleeves, etc. Pants have button fly, button waist take up tabs, gas flap, leg ties, etc.
As per originals, our Poplin Jungles are true in pant size and oversized on the coats to allow for a baggy fit. On the pants, all regular inseams are 33" and actual waist sizes are: S (31) M (35) L (39) XL (43). On the jungle coats, the actual chest measurements are: S (42) M (46) L (50) XL (54). These are unwashed so will have some minor shrinkage and are meant to be worn slightly loose for a proper fit.
Uniforms should be instock and shipping by May 1st 2025 Learn More
Reproduction Type I / 1st. Pattern Poplin Jungle Fatigue Set. These exact reproductions have all of the correct features you should expect. These include custom milled and dyed Poplin fabric, exposed buttons, gas flaps, button take up tabs, epaulettes, DSA labels, "Bandage" pocket, dual inner pen pockets in coat, gusseted sleeves, etc. Pants have button fly, button waist take up tabs, gas flap, leg ties, etc.
As per originals, our Poplin Jungles are true in pant size and oversized on the coats to allow for a baggy fit. On the pants, all regular inseams are 33" and actual waist sizes are: S (31) M (35) L (39) XL (43). On the jungle coats, the actual chest measurements are: S (42) M (46) L (50) XL (54). These are unwashed so will have some minor shrinkage and are meant to be worn slightly loose for a proper fit.
Uniforms should be instock and shipping by May 1st 2025
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Late War Light-Weight Sparse Tiger Stripe Set. These are the considered to be the "final" tiger pattern made during the war and came out in 1969. This pattern was used widely throughout the end of the end of the war and can be seen used in every theater of operations in country. The style was noted by its lightweight fabric and larger sizes.
Shirt features two double button chest pockets and straight cuffs.
Trousers feature two rear bellows pockets and two thigh bellows pockets with double buttons. Button fly closure. Inseams are "regular" length.
Sizing Note: Please note that the measurements given are the actual measurements for the waist and chest. There is no vanity sizing - meaning if you wear a 34 in jeans, they may actually measure a 36 so please be sure that you know your actual waist and chest size when ordering.
Matching Boonies available separately. Learn More
We have a small lot of vintage, American Red Cross Volunteer Uniforms as worn by "Donut Dollies" during the 1960's and 70's. These are not easy to find these days and these are actually in human sizes. We will give the label sizes below as well as the chest size measured at the arm pit straight across and at the waist. These are the correct, vintage style zip front with patch pockets. Two have later style volunteer patches (most of the Vietnam era dresses have a round shoulder patch) and one has no patch at all, but still has the original tag on the zipper. These would be great to display or to wear to a living history event.
EXC Used Condition, Marked Size 16. Measures 19" chest and 17" waist. Patch on Chest.
EXC Used Condition, Marked Size 14. Measures 20" chest and 19" waist. Patch on Chest. (it is the biggest even though marked smaller than the 16)
NOS. Unissued with tag. Marked Size 10. Measures 18" chest and 16" waist. No Patch, includes neckerchief style head cover. Learn More
This is a private purchase Duck Hunter Pattern "Cowboy Hat." This style boonie features a snap on side to allow one side to have the brim snapped in the upright position. This particular hat is really cool with the cheesy" plastic vintage chin cord and a deep crown. The chinstrap is bright green plastic with a leather keeper. The side snap to hold up the brim has pulled out of the hat, but this again is a testament to the use put on the hat. There is a label that says 73/8 but in staying with the owners size, it fits much smaller. I would estimate it to be a 7 to 71/8 lie the others. Like many other SEAL items we currently have listed, this came from the estate of a retired SEAL CDR. The photo in the listing is one of his team photos and you can see this type of hat being worn among the several styles shown. Note the deep crowns in the photo and this hat reflects that style.
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
Utility Cover, OD, USN. Officially categorized as "Cap, Utility, Cotton, Sateen OG-107." This is the standard US Navy "cover" used during the Vietnam War and through the 70's before switching to a Poly / Cotton Blend. We found several covers in the estate lot of the SEAL CDR. that we recently acquired. We have two with tags listed separately but this is the only cover that is named specifically to the SEAL from his younger days. On the underneath of the brim, the cover has "LT. NELSON" written. He would later retire as a Commander (O-5) and this would be from his earlier days as a LTJG or LT (O-2 / O-3). The condition is VG used; it has more fading and creasing than the other hats, but clearly it is the cover that he preferred to wear as evidence by the name underneath. I do not know the exact size, but it fits like a smaller cover. I would call it a SMALL maybe a Medium with some shrinkage.
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
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
