After years of putting these uniforms together, we have finally decided to list them as their own item. This is the insignia set to build the classic uniform for Captain Willard from Apocalypse Now. Prepare for your trip up river!
The package includes the following subdued insignia: Sew-On Captain with Infantry Branch, WILLARD and US ARMY Name Tapes (sewn on vintage 1960's era name tape webbing), Merrowed 173rd ABN patch, Merrowed MACV, Merrowed Ranger Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, US Parachute Qualification Badge, and Vietnamese Parachute Qualification Badge. Just supply your own favorite pair of tigers and you are ready to go!
This package is for the insignia only. No uniform items such as shirt, pants or belt are included. Learn More
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
USMC Iron-On Transfer. This is a faithful reproduction of the old style Marine Corps transfers that had the EGA above USMC. Sold by the sheet, each sheet contains four chest EGA with USMC and 4 smaller EGA for utility covers. Perfect for OG-107's, Jungle Fatigues, ERDL's, Field Jackets, etc. Priced per sheet of four large and four small transfers. They are available in Black, White, Scarlet (Red) and Gold (Yellow).
PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS
These work best with a heat press but an iron can be used.
Set iron to 350 to 370 degrees
Preheat area with iron
Apply transfer to garment
Apply FIRM pressure for 10 seconds
Peel while HOT
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LONG LIFE
1. Machine wash warm using mild detergent
2. Lay flat or hang to dry
3. Do not bleach
4. Do not dry clean
5. Do not iron directly onto transfer area after applied
TROUBLESHOOTING AND HINTS:
These transfers are best applied by a heat press vs iron.
They also work best on cotton vs synthetic fabrics.
For better results, preheat the fabric before attempting to apply the transfer.
If the garment has been washed, rub the area with a small amount of alcohol to ensure that there is no detergents, softener, etc in the fabric. Learn More
Name Tape, Embroidered, Air Force Blue. Your name machine embroidered in white on vintage US Air Force blue name tape webbing. Our blue webbing is late 50's to early 70's dated.
We have two fonts available: Model Block and Compact Block. The Model Block is the "normal" font for name tapes, but we offer the Compact Block as well as it has a vintage look and matches very well for some 60's era tapes, particularly on white. Both fonts are upper case only. Priced per tape. Learn More
1st. Cavalry Division, Subd. ERDL
These are just like the Subdued Twill Insignia but they are sewn on ERDL fabric vs OD Green cotton twill. Patch is precision sewn and has a non-merrowed "cut" edge. Like twill patches only the black portions are embroidered on green dominant ERDLfabric. We made a small run of these for a client and are going to see if anyone else would like one. Learn More
Jungle Boots, Reproduction. These are new made jungle boots by Rothco with panama soles, green canvas uppers and black leather. Overall they look pretty good, but they will not have the durability of USGI boots. That being said, they are perfect for reenacting. Available in whole sizes only. Imported.
* A note on fit: if you wear a half size, you will likely want to order down vs up. I have had several clients state these boots run a little large. Learn More
This is an XM3 Bipod Case for the M-16 Rifle. We always have these instock out of the wrapper, but we have a few examples that are mint in a sealed package with DSA tag so we decided to list them separately. M-16 Bipod Case, XM3, OD cotton carrier has the external pocket for cleaning supplies. Meant to carry the three piece cleaning rod in the external pocket. Learn More
Bag, Cartridge, Empty. This is the standard brass / link catcher bag used on M60D systems for door gunners. Heavy brownish OD vinyl with heavy zippers and canvas chute trim. Bags are in unissued condition. They are postwar bags, but identical to Vietnam era. This system was used well into the mid 2000's by the Army. Made to fit over the yellow / green wire frame (not included). If you are putting together an M60D or have a frame in need of bag, here is your chance! We only have a few available. Learn More
Name Tape Set (2), Stamped, OD Green, Nylon. Your name stamped in black on vintage OD Green Nylon tape. We also have cotton white tape and cotton OD Green web tape. These are sold as a set of two tapes, of the SAME name. The set of two tapes is $16, but you can add additional tapes with the SAME name (you can mix OD and white).
If you need a name and a branch tape, that is two separate orders as each name / tape must be set up on the block for stamping, inked and cleaned. For example, if you need SMITH and US ARMY, you need to order a set of 2 SMITH and a set of 2 US ARMY. You CANNOT order 1 SMITH and 1 US ARMY for a single $16.00 set. Learn More
