US ARMY TROPICAL COMBAT JACKET 5TH PATTERN 1968 VIETNAM WAR USA REC PATCH SIZE LARGE SHORT
$145.00
The 5th version of the Tropical Combat Coat did away with the sleeve gussets that had been a feature of all prior models. Like the 4th pattern jungle jacket it had only one pen pocket, was made from rip-stop cotton poplin and was produced in both OG-107 and ERDL camouflage.
USA REC Patch ; Worn from: 13 January 1967 - 5 October 1972.
The thirteen stars, representing the original states, and the Liberty Bell, indicate the United States Army Recruiting Command's role in the preservation of liberty and defense of country.
Issue Date : 1968
Color : OG-107 Green
Material : Rip-Stop Poplin Cotton
Manufacturer : Covington Industries Inc.
Patch Insignias : U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)
— SIZE LARGE SHORT
(size on tag so please check all measurement below)
26' ARMPIT TO ARMPIT
20' SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
17' ARMPIT TO BOTTOM HEM
24' SLEEVE LENGTH
31' NECK TO BOTTOM
— EXCELLENT CONDITION
BUT PLEASE CHECK ALL PICTURES