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
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 (Gold) Tiger Stripe Beret, Reproduction. These berets are custom made for us with our exclusive Advisor Sparse (Gold) material. Berets are lined in black cotton and have a simple white paint stamp for size. Rear of beret has two vent holes and cloth adjustment string. Learn More
Tadpole Sparse Tiger Shorts. These are a fun twist. They are the classic "advisor" pattern and are the "Anglo" cut with US Sizes. True to originals, they are just like trousers, except they are hemmed shorted into shorts. These have incredible detail including color, medium to heavy twill fabric, dish buttons, green thread, and simple ink stamp for size in garment. There is photo evidence of Tadpole Sparse being used in Vietnam as early as 1964, so you can use these for a party suit / base camp impression throughout the war or everyday casual wear.
Shorts feature two rear bellows pockets and two thigh bellows pockets with double buttons. They are missing the small single button "cigarette" pocket on the lower left leg as they are shorts vs pants. They have a five button fly closure and take up tabs at the waist. Green thread construction (BUT-7P1 style).
Sizing Note: Please note that the measurements given are the actual measurements for the waist. There is no vanity sizing. If you wear a 34 in jeans, they may actually measure a 36 so please be sure that you know your actual waist size when ordering. Learn More
Advisor Sparse Tiger Shorts "Gold". These are a fun twist. They are the classic "advisor" pattern and are the "Anglo" cut with US Sizes. True to originals, they are just like trousers, except they are hemmed shorted into shorts. These have incredible detail including color, medium to heavy twill fabric, dish buttons, green thread, and simple ink stamp for size in garment. These are great for a party suit / base camp impression throughout the war or for everyday casual wear at home!
Trousers feature two rear bellows pockets and two thigh bellows pockets with double buttons. They are missing the small single button "cigarette" pocket on the lower left leg as they are shorts vs pants. Shorts feature a Hama zipper, two slash pockets, two double button cargo pockets with bellows facing in, two rear double button pockets (ZIP-7P1 style).
Sizing Note: Please note that the measurements given are the actual measurements for the waist. There is no vanity sizing. If you wear a 34 in jeans, they may actually measure a 36 so please be sure that you know your actual waist size when ordering.
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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.
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John Wayne Dense Tiger Stripe Set. 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 US. These have incredible detail including color, medium to heavy twill fabric, dish buttons, green thread, and simple ink stamp for size in garment.
Shirt features two double button chest pockets, left sleeve cigarette pocket, hanger tab in neck, and a gusseted double button cuff (C2B-EXP-3P1 style). This is the classic John Wayne pattern as seen in the movie, The Green Berets. Sleeve lengths and inseams are "regular" length.
Trousers feature two rear bellows pockets and two thigh bellows pockets with double buttons. There is also a small single button "cigarette" pocket on the lower left leg. There have a chrome HAMA zipper and one button at the top closure. Green thread construction and no take up tabs at the waist. (ZIP-7P1 style).
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.
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