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Camo!
Both Duck Hunter and ERDL (we presently have the following items for sale):
General: The camoflage clothing
we have available is in one of two patterns. The first, "Duck
Hunter" pattern camoflage, was copied from
the U.S. WWII pattern by private companies for the sportsman's market.
However at the begining of the Vietnam War, the U.S. had no official camouflage
uniform. Many soliers bought these through the local base PX before
arriving in Vietnam. This style jungle shirt was worn by MACV Advisors,
CIDG Advisors, Navy Seals, Special Forces and some Marines. They became
so popular that many asian companies began producing them and the pattern
was adopted by ROK units and ARVN Rangers. In the right image above is
an ARVN ranger in "duck hunter" camo.
The second pattern is the ERDL
pattern, which is the woodland version of the camoflage, is a bit rarer.
At left, above, is an ARVN Ranger in the ERDL/Woodland version of the camo.
The ERDL / woodland pattern, which came out in the late 1960s. They were
first used by Special Forces and Navy Seals, later by the Marines and ARVN
Rangers. The pattern later became official with all U.S. forces.
The sizes will vary from manufacturer
to manufacturer. If you have questions concerning particular dimensions,
please contact us by email.
Please pardon our fine models. Good help is hard to find.
Item
13003 - Duck Hunter Coveralls This set of
"duck hunter" pattern coveralls features one chest pocket, two standard
trouser pockets at the waist and one rar estaright pocket. The closure
in the front is with a zipper. The tag is marked "Kmart" and "Satistaction
Always". The chest masurement is 40 inches and the inseam is 28". Photographic
evidence indicates that coveralls were popular among Marine Huey helicopter
door gunners. This piece shows no visual evidence of military use. There
is a 2" unrepaired hole in the rear of one leg.
Front and rear views of coveralls.
On the front view, the chest level horizontal line is a photographic anomally,
and is not a mark on the coveralls
Cost: $25.00 To order,
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Item
13004 - Duck Hunter Shirt This "duck hunter"
pattern three-pocket shirt is marked "Ranger" and "We help you get lost
in the woods". The size is marked small. The two lower pockets have flap
closures. The shirt has military-style green plastic buttons. This
piece shows no visual evidence of military use. The piece is in good condition.
Cost: $20.00 To order,
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Item
13005 - Duck Hunter Coveralls This set of
"duck hunter" pattern coveralls features one chest pocket, two standard
trouser pockets at the waist and one rare staright pocket. The closure
in the front is with a zipper. The tag is missing. The size appears to
be a large. The inseam is 27 1/2". The sleeve length (armpit to cuff, underside
of arm is 18 1/2") Photographic evidence indicates that coveralls were
popular among Marine Huey helicopter door gunners. This piece shows no
visual evidence of military use.
Cost: $25.00 To order,
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Item
13008 - Flannel Duck Hunter Shirt This "duck
hunter" pattern two-pocket shirt dates from the 1960's to 1970's. The shirt
was intended for cold eather wear, not for jungle use since it is manufactured
from heavy flannel. The size of the shirt is medium. The shirt has no manufacturer's
marks. One button is missing and trousers. The pieces are in good
condition.
Cost: $15.00 To order,
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Item
13010 - Duck Hunter Jacket This "duck hunter"
pattern jacket is marked "Fred Bear - Quality Camoflage Clothing - Bear
Archery Co. - Grayling, Michigan" . The jacket is an early dark pattern.
It is missing two buttons on front and one button on the pocket. Additionally,
one front button has been replaced. There are a few small holes in the
jacket. The size is large.
Cost: $16.00 To order,
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Books,
magazines and other similar Items
Item
13007 - Death of Robert Kennedy, Original Newspaper
Lancaster New Era newspaper dated June 6, 1968. The headline of
this Pennsylvania newspaper is Sen. Kennedy Dies of Gunshot Wound 25 Hours
After Attack. The front page and many articles throughout relate to the
death of Robert Kennedy, his killer Sirhan Sirhan, the funeral plans, details
of his death, and local services. The newspaper is complete with all 56
pages. The newspaper is folded but is in remarkably good shape. Some yellowing,
but no major tears.
Cost: $8.50 To order,
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