US ARMY UTILITY SHIRT P-58 P58 1960'S VIETNAM WAR SPECIALIST E4 PATCH SIZE MEDIUM
$50.00
The Army's first pattern utility shirt was standardized in 19581 and replaced the near identical utility jacket. It was made from olive green (OG-107) 8.5oz cotton sateen and boasted two patch pockets with straight cut flaps. The shirt also had an unusually low first button and no button cuffs.
Designed to be loose fitting, it was typically worn over a white T-shirt and was tucked into the utility trousers. Though the lighter and quicker drying Tropical Combat Uniform had been developed in 1962, three years prior to the introduction of U.S ground troops in Vietnam, the utility shirt and trousers were still worn by infantrymen early in the war.
Designed to be loose fitting, it was typically worn over a white T-shirt and was tucked into the utility trousers. Though the lighter and quicker drying Tropical Combat Uniform had been developed in 1962, three years prior to the introduction of U.S ground troops in Vietnam, the utility shirt and trousers were still worn by infantrymen early in the war.
1. Military Specification MIL-S-3001C. (17 October 1958)
Army Specialist (E-4) : Specialist (SPC) is considered one of the junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army.
Issue Date : 1960's
Color : OG-107
Material : Cotton
Patch Insignias : Specialist E4
23' ARMPIT TO ARMPIT
20' SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
20' ARMPIT TO BOTTOM HEM
23' SLEEVE LENGTH
28' NECK TO BOTTOM
— GOOD CONDITION
BUT PLEASE CHECK ALL PICTURES
— Please note some minor faded marks on the front, sleeve and upper back (see picture #7, #8, #9 and #10 with coin for scale).
The tag is missing so please check the measurements for the exact size.