Vietnam Tab, Subd. Twill. Sometimes worn over command patches, these were popular with some soldiers and go with unofficial "Morale / Party Suit" Patches. 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
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
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
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
Paraglider / Para-Glide Round, Officer, Merrowed. This is the standard insignia worn on overseas caps (envelope style) for Paratroopers from the about 1967 through the 1980's. The merrowed edge version slowly replaced the cut edge (also available). Officer is worn on the right side of the cap with the glider facing forward. Rank is worn on the left side of the cap. Full color, merrowed. Paraglide, Paraglider Learn More
Ranger Tab, Standard, Subd. Full embroidered, merrowed edge. These are VN era Ranger tabs with the black border. They are not as common as the normal subdued Ranger Tab that is OD Green with an OD Green border and black lettering. Learn More
