A flight suit with tiger stripes made in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War period.
The fact that the tiger stripe was used for a special-purpose item such as a flight suit is very interesting, and furthermore, it is highly likely that this piece was procured through the Counterinsurgency Support Office (CISO). It was also officially ordered for Marine Corps helicopter pilots and others.
At that time, CISO ordered equipment from its affiliated factories in various locations (Okinawa, Taiwan, South Vietnam, etc.),
This item is considered to be one of the locally made items manufactured in the process. The fabric used is Okinawa Tiger Pattern, which is in very good condition. It is in almost unused condition, which is extremely rare for this type of item. There are a few small scratches near the collar and other areas that look as if they have been caught. The zipper is a little stiff due to age and needs to be waxed to make it work better.
The zipper has YKK parts, which is another characteristic detail of Okinawan-made items.
Furthermore, the name is placed on the chest, and since the placement of the name is the position of the branch name on regular military-issued items, there is a high possibility that this item was not simply a ready-made item, but equipment that was prepared for a specific individual.
While details of the owner are unknown,
Due to its nature, it is a very romantic piece that could have been used in the battlefield by people other than military personnel, such as photographers, civilian contractors, and CIA personnel. On the other hand, while the storage condition is good, small damages due to snagging can be seen in some places, giving a realistic impression of the actual usage background.
This is not just a flight suit, but an extremely rare vintage piece that combines the elements of CISO procurement, made in Okinawa, tiger stripes, and personal specifications. It is a very special piece that is perfect for both archival and collectible purposes.
This is a used item and cannot be returned. Please understand.
Size (flat):
Shoulder width 44cm, body width 47cm, waist 41cm, hip 51cm, total length 159cm, inseam 73cm, sleeve length 58cm
