tropical field dress jacket
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19780337-008
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Event
1967-1986
1955-1975 Vietnam War - Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Bonham Mfg. Co. Inc
- Date Made 1968
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - United States of America
- Category Personal artifacts
- Sub-category Clothing, outerwear
- Department Dress and Insignia
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1968/01/01
- Latest 1968/12/31
- Inscription SMALL-REGULAR; Chest: From 33 to 37 in; Height: 67 to 71 inches 8415 945 7653; COAT, MAN'S CAMOUFLAGE COTTON, WIND RESISTANT POPLIN, CLASS 2 DSA 100-68-3-1562 BONHAM MFG. CO., INC. 100% COTTON INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Wear as outer garment in tropical areas. 2. Wear outside of trousers 3. Front closure could be opened for ventilation and should be closed for protection against insects. 4. Sleeves are provided with adjustable cuffs to permit sleeves to be rolled up. 5. a drain hole is provided at the bottom of each pocket to allow water to drain out. 6. Coat can be hand laundered. Make sure all soap is thoroughly rinsed out. 7. Coat is made longer than normal in order that Load Carrying Equipment does not cover pockets.
- Materials Cotton
- Service Component United States Army
- Measurements Length 82.3 cm, Width 44.0 cm